Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Join me on a Stamping Retreat!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

When was the last time you got to escape and do something for yourself?

We have exactly what you need … a Stamping Retreat designed from top to bottom so you have a relaxing yet fun weekend and recharge your creativity.

We would like to invite you to our annual Spring Stamping Retreat! We host our retreat in a stunning 1930’s English Tudor Home on beautiful Green Lake. The surroundings offer a carefree setting for nurturing you and your creativity, allow you time for relaxation, and building new friendships.

We also host a “Card Swap” so you’ll go home with even more cards! Details on the swap will be sent upon your registration.

Join us and let the stress of the work week drift away with the tide… & come back with loads of cards, ideas & totally refreshed! 
Our stamping sessions …
are fun and includes everything you need (cut and prepared for you) to create exceptional cards and projects in a relaxed, stress free environment.
 

All of your meals are included …

so you can sit back and relax. Enjoy the wonderful home-cooked meals, desserts and snacks throughout your stay. Coffee, tea, and bottled water are also provided
throughout your stay.
christian writing center bedroom

Lodging is also included…

you will find your room inviting, clean & comfortable. We are NOT “dorm style” so you and your friends can enjoy some well deserved  “girl” time together.  You’ll also be treated to little pillow gifts each night.
You’ll find our All Inclusive Stamping Retreat affordable, fun, and enlightening …
You’ll enjoy this relaxing getaway  & come away with fabulous completed projects, new ideas, stamping tips, & new friendships.

DATES: April 27th – 29th, 2018

COST: $250 Early Bird

RSVP & Payment due by February 11th

 After Early Bird Special / Cost = $275 & Paid by March 21st.  

 RSVP HERE

Our retreats have been copied but do not compare … the closest we have found that compares to what we do for you has  a $450 price tag! Many others have stopped doing them completely!

We would love to have you join us at our Annual Spring Stamping Retreat … Give me a shout out and I will be quick to respond to your questions or to sign you us!!

Thank you for joining me today and checking out this opportunity for stampin’ fun.

Have a great day~

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Let me tempt you with more Designer papers …

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, Birthday by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared 3 birthday cards with three different designer papers … today I have 3 more cards for you, some featuring the same Designer Papers I showed you yesterday!

Just like yesterday, my first card features the Wood Textures Designer Series paper and the Happy Birthday Thinlits dies on page 77 of the Annual Catalog.

 This card uses the designer paper as a background and is teamed up with the Daisy Punch! The background really makes the daisy’s POP!!

 

My next card features the Color Theory Designer Series paper and the Black Rhinestones for that touch of bling!

Can you see where I used the designer paper??  I used it to cut out the Adirondack Chair!!

We made this card in our Technique Club last year … the background was created by coloring a block with the marker, spritzing it with water and then stamping on the background!

 

My last card features the Birthday Memories Designer Series paper and this fabulous paper also has an entire product suite … Stamp set … coordinating dies bundle, and more! 

This fun birthday card comes from one of my classes … the background was created by repeatedly stamping the “surprise” from the stamp set that is included in the bundle.

The bear was actually cut out of the designer paper!!  However, there are designs in the paper that have coordinating dies!

I hope you have enjoyed this full week of designer paper and the many cards featured to show you how much fun using these fabulous papers can be.

Don’t forget … while your shopping there is a Sale-A-Bration going on, and for each $50 – you qualify for an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item!

I want to Thank You for joining me today.

Enjoy your Sunday!

 

 

Happy Birthday… Happy Birthday… Happy Birthday!!

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, Birthday, ON SALE!, Project Life by Stampin' Up!, Promotions / Deals by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

My cards today are all created with a simple layout and three (3) of our Designer Series papers …

My first card features the Wood Textures Designer Series paper and the Happy Birthday Thinlits dies on page 77 of the Annual Catalog.

Each card will feature the Happy Birthday Thilits Die… the next card features the Color Theory Designer Series paper and the Black Rhinestones for that touch of bling!

 

My last card features the Delightful Daisy Designer Series paper and a touch of vellum cardstock that helps to highlight the Happy Birthday Thinlits die.

All 3 cards are quick -n- easy to make and can be created for a special birthdaye just by changing out the designer paper.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

 

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Valentine Love …

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, 2018 Occasions Catalog by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you enjoyed the Two for Tuesday post where I shared two “blank” layouts and the cards created using those layouts. Today I’m sharing a Valentine card the uses a similar layout to a card our clubs did in January.

Here is our January card …

You can see the entire post for this card by CLICKING HERE!  For today’s card I used the second folder from the Petal Pair Embossing Folder and changed from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout! I also decided to use the “Whole Lot of Lovely” Designer paper again!!

So you can see by just tipping the card sideways … you have another layout!

Both cards have a piece of Whisper White embossed with the Petal Pair Embossing Folders … floral on the first and the vines on the second.  The vines are what inspired me to use the beautiful floral vines in the designer paper.  The ribbon is the same on both cards!!

To create the “Valentine” I used one of the hearts from the Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies cut in our 2017-2019 In-Color: Powder Pink! Then I added a little LOVE from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits! This is the same thinlits set that the heart on our first card comes from.

I wanted to highlight the heart just a little more so I added the cute little dots from the Glitter Enamel Dots found on page 196 in our Annual Catalog… and that completes my card.

I hope you have been inspired to try some of these layouts and designer papers when creating your cards.

Thank you for checking back in …

Have yourself a “Lovely” day!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Two for Tuesday: Layouts & Designer Papers!

Posted in 2017 Holiday Catalog, 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, 2018 Occasions Catalog, 2018 Sale-A-Bration!, Quick -n- Easy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have two different layouts for you that will showcase the designer paper! We’re going to start with the ever so popular “Banner” card layout …

 

I decided to use the “Whole Lot of Lovely” Designer Series paper … it is soooo pretty, and I can’t believe I have not used this one yet!! The patterns in this package work so nicely together for our banner layout.

I added the “Tranquil Tide” ribbon for my bow. I also used the Tranquil Tide cardstock to cut out my “amazing” from the exclusive 2018 Sale-A-Bration “Celebrate You Thinlits Dies” and “Amazing You” Stamp Set!

Our next template is fun and simple, and can be more fun or have a touch of elegance depending on the designer paper and accessories you choose…

For my second card, I’ve decided to have go with a more elegant card and use the same “Whole Lot of Lovely” Designer Series paper!

Simplicity at it’s finest … the core of your card is a 4″ x 5-1/4″ sheet of designer paper. My greeting comes for the beautiful “Charming Café” stamp set found in our Occasions catalog and punched out using the 2″ Circle Punch.

Again … our bow was created by using the Tranquil Tide Ribbon.  Your card making can be so easy if you use simple layouts and use our designer papers to create with.

Hope you enjoyed today’s “”Whole Lot of Lovely” Designer Series paper used on two simple layouts.

 

Thanks so much for joining me today. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birthday Party: Cue the Confetti …

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, 2018 Occasions Catalog, Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today we are going to get another look at our beautiful designer series paper … or FUN designs!! We are kickin’ off this day with the Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper and coordinating products.

Take a good look because today’s layout is very similar to yesterdays layout!

I cut my Picture Perfect Party designer paper smaller (4-1/2 x 3-1/4) than I did yesterday so my base created a larger border … then I stamped to created a fun but subtle background.  Again … I’m using the banner to highlight my greeting from the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set.

I created my banner today (and yesterday) with the Triple Banner Punch… then cut up some of the Myths & Magic Washi Tape to create some confetti!!

To make sure this card really kicks off the party … I cut out the Noise Maker or what some call “BlowOuts” but it’s cute and fun, fun, fun at the party!

What a difference the designer paper makes even when using similar layouts! Tomorrow I’ll have two different layouts for you for our Two for Tuesday blog post.

Thanks for stopping by today …

Hope your Monday is full of fun!

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Simply Sunday: Amazing You

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, 2018 Occasions Catalog, 2018 Sale-A-Bration!, Quick -n- Easy by
 Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I quick post today for a Simple but elegant card! Today I’m using the Delightful Daisy Designer Series paper … If you’re like me, you buy it … use it for the projects you were shown and then you tuck it away and kind of forget about it!

Well this week I’m going to showcase all kinds of our beautiful designer series paper along with some great template to use! Let’s begin with today …

We’ve had some beautiful days here in Wisconsin – about 50 degrees  (amazing for January!) So I was really in the mood for spring flower …. Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper!

Banner are hot right now, and are great for making quick -n- easy cards. The “amazing you” die cuts come from the Celebrate You Thinlits dies in the Sale-A-Bration catalog … You can get this exclusive item FREE with a $100 purchase!! I used the Myths & Magic Glimmer paper for the “amazing”.

 I borrowed some items from my Myths & Magic product suite … the “amazing” was cut from the glimmer paper (comes in 3 colors) and if you look above the banner you will see the coordinating Washi Tape.  This is be BEST washi tape we’ve ever had … at least I think so 🙂

So head down to your stamp room and start creating with your designer paper … this simple layout is a great place to start, and depending on what paper you use – each card will have a different look.

Thanks for checking back with me today, and hang in there this week for a great line up of “Designer Series” Paper cards & layouts!

Have a great day!

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List ….

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Lots of Happy Card Kit

Posted in 2018 Occasions Catalog, 2018 Sale-A-Bration! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

There’s lots to love in this all-inclusive card kit. Create all-occasion cards, then add your own color using the included Watercolor Pencils. Makes 20 cards, 4 each of 5 designs, using the included Lots of Happy Stamp Set!

How cute -n- easy was that … and you have the pencils to keep!! What I love best is all the great tips Andrea shared with us.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.

I’ll see you tomorrow for my Simply Sunday post.

Have a good day ~

A Special Invitation ….

Posted in Stampin' Retreats by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

When was the last time you got to escape and do something for yourself?

We have exactly what you need … a Stamping Retreat designed from top to bottom so you have a relaxing yet fun weekend and recharge your creativity.

We would like to invite you to our annual Spring Stamping Retreat! We host our retreat in a stunning 1930’s English Tudor Home on beautiful Green Lake. The surroundings offer a carefree setting for nurturing you and your creativity, allow you time for relaxation, and building new friendships.

We also host a “Card Swap” so you’ll go home with even more cards! Details on the swap will be sent upon your registration.

Join us and let the stress of the work week drift away with the tide.
Our stamping sessions …
are fun and includes everything you need (cut and prepared for you) to create exceptional cards and projects in a relaxed, stress free environment.
 

All of your meals are included …

so you can sit back and relax. Enjoy the wonderful home-cooked meals, desserts and snacks throughout your stay. Coffee, tea, and bottled water are also provided
throughout your stay.
christian writing center bedroom

Lodging is also included…

you will find your room inviting, clean & comfortable. We are NOT “dorm style” so you and your friends can enjoy some well deserved  “girl” time together.  You’ll also be treated to little pillow gifts each night.
You’ll find our All Inclusive Stamping Retreat affordable, fun, and enlightening …
plus you’ll enjoy this relaxing getaway
and come away with fabulous completed projects, new ideas, stamping tips, and new friendships.

DATES: April 27th – 29th, 2018

COST: $250 Early Bird

RSVP & Payment due by February 11th

 After Early Bird Special / Cost = $275 & Paid by March 21st.  

 RSVP HERE

We would love to have you join us at our Annual Spring Stamping Retreat … Give me a shout out and I will be quick to respond to your questions or to sign you us!!

Thank you for joining me today and checking out this opportunity for stampin’ fun.

Have a great day~

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Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week: Mixed Medallions

Posted in 2018 Sale-A-Bration! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have for you our Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week: Mixed Medallions Card Kit …

Get the fantastic Mixed Medallions Card Kit by Stampin’ Up! for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Stampin’ Up!’s biggest and best yearly sales event, Sale-A-Bration! Quickly and easily create 8 “thank you” and “congratulations” trifold cards. Everything you need is included!

I’ll show you kit contents, cute projects and a short video that highlights the fun and ease of creating with this card kit.

The Mixed Medallions Card kit lets you create eight trifold medallion cards in no time!

Kit includes:
* 8 trifold card bases (4 each of 2 designs)
* 8 white envelopes
* 1 die-cut sheet with English, French and German pieces
* 75 adhesive dots

Coordinating colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand, white

Remember: This is a Sale-A-Bration exclusive item. With a qualifying order of $50 this item can be added to your order for FREE!

Here are samples of our Mixed Medallions Cards …

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Cute … Right! And you can’t get easier than a card kit.  Please enjoy this short video that shares some great tips on our Mixed Medallions kit …

I hope you enjoyed my showcase on our Mixed Medallions … Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments … you can do so by  replying below or e-mailing me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you for dropping in to visit my blog today …

I hope your day is a good one!

 

 

Two for Tuesday: Petal Passion Suite

Posted in 2017-18 ANNUAL CATALOG, 2018 Occasions Catalog, 2018 Sale-A-Bration! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have two beautiful cards I would like to share with you from the Petal Passion Product suite found on pages 22 and 23 of your Occasions Catalog. These are the two cards that my January Clubs made …. we focused on using all the elements of the Petal Passion product suite and it’s versatility.

First I would like to share our Valentines Card which could also be used as a wedding card with the addition of another heart …

The simple yet beautiful card showcases most of the product suite: the Petal Passion Designer Series Paper, one of the folders in the Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, the Whisper White 1/4″ Organza Ribbon, and the Petal Palette Stamp Set and Petals & More Thinlits Dies.

The heart cut from Real Red Cardstock comes from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies and adds a finishing touch to our card. We used the Rhinestones which can be colored with your Stampin’ Blends Markers.

Our second card is even more beautiful! I chose a simple yet beautiful color pallet of Basic Gray and Pink Pirouette with a Whisper White base and a splash of Silver …

My celebrate card highlights more of the dies on this card and the use of the BigShot. Let’s begin with our beautiful background … the New Layered Leaves 3D Dynamic embossing folder leaves a stunning impression … WOW!

Our hand stamped bird was cut out with the coordinating die from our Petal Passion Bundle as were the delicate branch and what I call the “lattice” piece … Love that!!

The “Celebrate” is cut from our Silver Foil and comes from our Level 2 Sale-A-Bration Catalog … an exclusive item you can get FREE with a purchase of $100 (before ship & hdlg) This is the first year that Stampin’ Up! is offering 2 Levels of FREE Rewards with your purchases during Sale-A-Bration … it’s so cool.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of the products listed or about our Sale-a-bration!

Thank you for stopping back and checking out my blog post today. I think you will enjoy this product suite as much as we did playing with it.

Have a great day ~

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Charming Café

Posted in 2018 Occasions Catalog by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So sorry that I have been MIA (Missing in Action) but besides laying my mother to rest this past Saturday, I came down with a nasty stomach flu.

I thank you for hanging in there, so today I’d like to share with you a video of an awesome bundle that I have purchased but not had time to play with yet. Watch and let me know what you think because I do plan on offering a class with this bundle…

Create your own little Parisian café with the Charming Café Stamp Set and the Café Builder Framelits Dies–plus, save 10% when you buy them together!

Watch for my Upcoming Classes list … as this bundle will be a featured class.

Again, thank you so much for hanging in there will me. It’s greatly appreciated.

I will be back tomorrow with my Two for Tuesday!

Have a wonderful day ~

Here it is ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Spread the love with Paper Pumpkin’s Heartfelt Love Notes kit; perfect for sharing a little something with all those special someone’s this Valentine’s Day. Get started by watching the unboxing video for visual step-by-step instructions and complete this love filled kit today!

Not a subscriber? Check out the options below ….

Thank you for checking out my blog today!

Have yourself a wonderful day ~

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 One Year Pre-Paid Subscription:

4 FREE Level 1 Items or
2 FREE Level 2 Items or
2 FREE Level 1 and 2 FREE Level 2 Items

 

6-Month Pre-Paid Subscription:

1 FREE Level 2 Item or
2 FREE Level 1 Items

3-Month Pre-Paid Subscription:

1 FREE Level 1 Item

 

A Year in Review …

Posted in 2018 Sale-A-Bration!, Paper Pumpkin by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Like me … I’m sure you like to sit down every now and then and make up a bunch of cards for upcoming birthdays, holidays and such, but we all know life gets in the way sometimes and we don’t get the chance to get our stamping done …

Well, I have a solution!! Try our Paper Pumpkin kits – they come once a month and you can get fun cards and projects in minutes … no coming up with the design, no measuring … no spending 1/2 your time cutting everything out … just grab the kit and begin!

2017 was a great year for Paper Pumpkin! So join me and talk a ride down memory lane … Your carriage awaits! Watch this to take a look back at all the great kits we released in 2017!

Which was your favorite?  I have to say … Stampin’ Up! kicked off the year right with the January 2017 Paper Pumpkin: Adorning Arrows – 16 cute little Valentine boxes, but I only have 12 grandchildren to I made this cute card ….

Oh man … I like so many of them and who can resist those little “Bunny Buddies” in March! I added note cards and tucked them in the bag, and a full size card on this one ….

 And what about our June 2017 “One in a Melon” … that was so fun to make into cards, and the kids just loved the bags!!

I even used the stamps that were included in the kit to stamp my “Stampin’ Rewards” notifications!!

Can’t keep going without another favorite ….July 2017 and the “Positively Picturesque” …

I will say however, that Autumn is my favorite time of year so I could not resist the beautiful kit they put together for September: “Layered Leaves” …

and my favorite card of them all …

The rest of the year was just as fun and beautiful with the shaker cards in October and Stockings in November … Loved ’em!! We’ve come a long way baby and the Paper Pumpkins are bigger and better than ever before.

Take a ride with us (I have a special Facebook page for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers) and try it out for a spin … Don’t forget with the Pre-Paid subscriptions you qualify for FREE Sale-A-Bration items (see catalog to the right). Click the links below to view or subscribe!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for hangin’ with me today.

Hope your day is a good one ~

CLICK TO FOR MORE INFOMATION OR TO PURCHASE …

Supply List

 One Year Pre-Paid Subscription:
4 FREE Level 1 Items or
2 FREE Level 2 Items or
2 FREE Level 1 and 2 FREE Level 2 Items

6-Month Pre-Paid Subscription:

1 FREE Level 2 Item or
2 FREE Level 1 Items

3-Month Pre-Paid Subscription:

1 FREE Level 1 Item

 

 

Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week: Beautiful Peacock

Posted in 2018 Sale-A-Bration! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am sorry I’ve been away a few days, as many of you know, my Mom has been in Hospice for the past month and on Monday our Lord carried her back home. She has been freed from her pain and resides in the house of the Lord with her parents, brothers and loving daughter. So if I miss a day or two, please excuse me … however she was one of my biggest fans and loved to see the cards that we made ❤

Today I will be sharing the Beautiful Peacock stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

From stunning and simple to full and fancy, the Beautiful Peacock Stamp Set does it all! With different options for the tail, you can create impressive layers that go seamlessly with the body stamp.

Thank you for stopping by today, and a big WELCOME to all my new readers who are now following my blog.

Have a wonderful day ~