Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

We have a Star!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Ahhh … that was fun! Thanks to all who participated in Star Game yesterday! Everyone sent in their 5 answers and out of our participants a winner was chosen.

Here’s the answers ….

  1. Name the Stamp Set: Superstar
  2. Name the technique used: Watercolor Spritz (Background)
  3. Name the Thinlet Dies: Star’s Framelits
  4. Name the Colors used: Bermuda Bay & Tangerine Tango
  5. Name the embellishment used: Basic Rhinestones

And the WINNER is ….

ANN-MARIE DUEMLING

Congratulations Ann-Marie! Since I already have you in my customer file, you do not need to do anything more!! Your stamp set is on it’s way!  Congratulations and have fun with your new stamp set.

Here is another idea from this cute set ….

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You just can’t go wrong with this stamp set, just image the cute cards you can make with this set.

Thanks again to all who participated!

Have a great day!

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Who’s the Super Star?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is FRIDAY … Woooo Hoooooo!!

I want to have some fun!! Will you join me?

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Here’s what we’re going to do ….

  1. Name the Stamp Set
  2. Name the technique used
  3. Name the Thinlet Dies
  4. Name the Colors used
  5. Name the embellishment used

SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

If all your answers are correct … You will get your name put in the drawing to WIN this FUN Stamp set!!

The Winner will be picked midnight tonight and our Super Star will be announced in tomorrows blog post!

Good Luck and thank you for being a Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Blog fan.

Have a great day!

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Ombre Ink Pad Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a video highlighting our new Ombre Ink Pads. Create amazing ink effects with Ombre Stampin’ Pads. These pads are designed with dark ink on one end fading to light on the other for an ombre look.

Ombre isn’t hard—just use an Ombre Stampin’ Pad to get five shade gradations that fade from dark to light. Watch and learn the easiest way to create ombre effects.

I’ll post quick links to the highlighted products below so you can get a closer look or to begin shopping.

Thanks for coming by today …

I hope your day is a good one.

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Exclusive … THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I got so excited yesterday to share the fun videos of the Popcorn boxes that I forgot I was going to share the “Limited Time Only” stamp set with you.

As you may have heard, we are currently running our “BONUS DAYS” promotion; Stampin’ Up has never done anything like this before!

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You’ll get a $5 coupon (via email) by spending $50 in July. You can use the coupons in August on any item you want! The best part is that you can earn another coupon for EVERY $50 you spend. The sky’s the limit! Stock up on essentials like paper and envelopes, or splurge on your wish list items or that special stamp set!

Then, once August rolls around, you’ll get to have fun shopping again with all your Bonus Days coupons! Here is the beautiful “THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES” stamp set that Stampin’ Up! is releasing on August 2nd and will only be available until August 31st or while supplies last.

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I’ll be sharing some additional samples with you so you’ll have plenty ideas for this stamp set! PLUS … I’ll be hosting a “THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES” Class in August so you’ll get even more ideas and “hands on” experience. Watch for class date posting.

Remember to save those coupons! Because when August rolls around, you’ll get to have fun shopping again with all your $5 Bonus Days coupons! There are ZERO limits on how many coupons you can earn!, or how many you can redeem. Shop now at www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net, and save in August!

There’s less than two weeks left on the Bonus Days Promotion… ends July 31st.

Got questions? Email me! lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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Cute Projects made with Popcorn Box Thinlits Dies!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Join Stampin’ Up! trainer Donna Griffith as she shares three alternative 3-D projects you can create with the Popcorn Box Thinlits Dies—a basket, a box with a lid, and a mini takeout box.

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After watching these three videos and creating these projects you will have tons of options for packaging goodies!

Thanks so much for stopping by today …

I hope your day is a good one.

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Great time to stock up …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Can’t believe that July is half over already, time is flying fast and it’s hard to keep up sometimes.

Some of you have already taken advantage of our “Bonus Days” offer and this is just a quick reminder for those of you that just haven’t gotten to yet!

This is a great time to stock up, or get those items on your Wish List!

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$5 Bonus Days from Stampin’ UP!

  • For every $50 you spend between July 7 and 31, you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon to use between August 2 and 31.
  • An email address is required to participate in this promotion; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email. 
  • It is strongly recommended that you save the email containing your Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be resent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered.
  • NO LIMIT to the  number of $5 coupons you can earn!!  One for each $50 you spend!!

This is a great time to stock up, or get those items on your Wish List!

Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.

STARTS TODAY!   Click Here to Begin!

Let me know if you have any questions. I’d be more than happy to help you out.

Check back with me tomorrow, I have a SNEAK PEEK for a Limited Time Only Stamp Set available in August … perfect time to use your Bonus Days Coupons!

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Foxy Hello Card by Stampin’ Up!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share with you a card created by Stampin’ Up! A Foxy Hello …

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Stamps
• Foxy Friends
• Sunshine Sayings

Paper
• Crumb Cake Cardstock
• Soft Sky Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pads®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pads®
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pads®
• Subtles Stampin’ Write® Markers

Stampin’ Up! Accessories and Tools
• Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Mini Glue Dots
• Big Shot™
• Perfect Pines Framelits™
• Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

Sweet -n- Simple! Hope you enjoyed.
Thanks much ~
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Throwback Thursday: Christmas in July – Seasonal Snapshot

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I wanted to share some fun cards that I made with the Project Life “Seasonal Snapshot” kit. You want to know what’s cool about this? It’s on our Clearance Rack!! You can get this kit for ONLY $6.40 … that’s a 60% Savings!

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Here I used one of the “cards” as they call them and actually turned it into a card. The beautiful snowflake print is already on it. Take a look at what is in this kit …

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You can see by the photo that there are cards that contain “greetings” or headings for your scrapbook page … The next card is a sample of one of those that I turned the “Let’s Be Jolly”  into a super simple & cute card.

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The accessory pack is also available and on the Clearance Rack … Here are more samples that I made with the accessory kit!

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I love the wood embellishments that are included in the Accessory pack! Take a look at all the goodies that are included … this kit (jam packed full of fun) is only $5.20

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Here is another card that I made with one of the wood embellishments. You’ll notice the little red dot that say’s “Very Merry” was used on the card as well.

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The next card I made with the tree that came “out” of the wood embellishment above!! This piece I actually dyed with my ink pad. I simply rubbed it over the wood piece until I got the desired color.

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How fun was that? Christmas is July is always refreshing and even more fun when you can get your supplies at a 60% discount!

I have the links for the kits below, just click on either on of them and it will take you to my website.  Then you can check out the rest of the items on the Clearance Rack or shop the Annual Catalog.

Have fun and thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous day ~

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Love Note Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another card sample from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set and coordinating framelits from Stampin’ Up! You can also find this card on my website … www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net

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The large flower image was stamped in out new Sweet Sugarplum ink, as well as the greeting. The pretty little die cut flowers are cut from Calypso Coral and the leaves from Pear Pizzazz.

A doily and the banner greeting are centered as your focal point and embellished with the Gold Metallic Thread and Metallic Sequins. Simple and very pretty! Lov’in that color combination.

Thanks you for visiting me today!

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

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The Smallest Things …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today’s card is created with the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set and coordinating punch. This is one of the bundles you can purchase and save 10% right off the top!

Don’t forget that the Bonus Days are going on now and all purchases of $50 (before Shipping & Taxes) will get you a coupon worth $5 to spend next month!

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A simple card really, I began with a Whisper White base and a Soft Sky mat. The stem and leaves were stamped with Garden Green. I then set out to create my flower.

The flower was punched from Whisper White … 3 larger petals and 2 smaller petals. The center of the flower was punched from the smaller petal on the punch out of Crushed Curry cardstock. And finally the base of the flower was punched out of Garden Green from the star like image on the punch.

I put a dab of adhesive onto the bottom part of each of my 3 larger petals, put them together and fanning them out slightly to create the back of my flower.  With a dimensional… I added the Curry petal in the center.

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I then began the front piece of the flower … the two pieces were adhered together and  fanned it out to cover the center piece and then popped them up with dimensionals as well.

To complete the flower, I wrapped the star like image around the front and the back of my flower and curled up the sides as much as I could so it appears the flower is sitting inside of it. This image really shows the dimension of the card nicely, including our banner.

The banner was punched from our triple banner punch and stamped in Garden Green with the words from the “Layering Love” stamp set. I love the wording in the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set, however I wanted to use this verse because it fit so well with just a single flower. The banner was anchored with 2 pearls to complete the card.

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Hope you enjoyed. Please feel free to leave a comment, I love to hear what you think.

Thank you for checking in on my blog today…

Have a good one!

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These two items will qualify you for the “BONUS DAYS” Coupon!

Forever Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is a cute -n- simple card created with the Floral Affection Embossing Folder and the “Better Together stamp set, choosing the “forever friends” stamp.

The color pallet for this card is Crumb Cake and Early Espresso. 

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The flower we used for this card has been discontinued but many of my club stampers have this one, so I decided to us it. Miss all the little flower punches!

Each little flower is embellished with one of our Pearls – it adds such a nice touch.

Monday’s can be tough so we’re keepin’ it simple and wishing you a simple and joyful day.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Simply Sunday: Flourishing Phrases Hello

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Welcome to another Simply Sunday card share …

Today’s card is yet another beautiful sample from the “Flourishing Phrases” stamp set. As you have seen the past few days, this stamp set and coordinating thinlit dies are very versatile.

My color pallet today is Island Indigo and Whisper White.  I created the background by simply stamping the leaves in Island Indigo onto Island Indigo.

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The large flower really commands your attention on this card, was also stamped in Island Indigo and then popped up using our Stampin’ Dimensionals. A simple bow at the bottom completes the card.

Did you know that this amazing bundle can save you 10% now, and it qualifies you for the Bonus Day Coupon of $5 which you can spend in August!

YES … All of this comes in this amazing bundle!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

Save 10% and get $5 to shop later!

Here are the additional cards that I created with this bundle …

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Hope you enjoyed today’s showcase of cards from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set and Flourish Thinlits Bundle. Wood mount is also available.

CLICK HERE for More Information on the Bonus Day Promotion.

Have a simply wonderful Sunday.

Enjoy ~

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Simply Beautiful Flourishes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared with you my Alternative Paper Pumpkin project and I used the beautiful “Flourish” Framelits with it. Today I’d like to share a card that highlights the “Flourishing Phrases” stamp set that coordinates with the Framelits.

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The color pallet for today’s card is a simple Night of Navy and Whisper White, and works well with the “Floral Boutique” Designer Series Paper which we used on the bottom half of our card.

The floral stamp as I said comes from the “Flourishing Phrases” and was stamped in Night of Navy and matted with Night of Navy … this was popped up with our Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The cute little “Hello” comes from the “Jar of Love” stamp set and cut out using the “Layering Ovals” framelits.

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It really is a simple card to create but beautiful … you can even change up the look of the card, just by changing the greeting!  Try it, it’s amazing what a simple font change will do to a card.

Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your card and your envelope. It looks so cool when everything matches.

Thanks so much for dropping by today.

Have a wonderful weekend ~

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From Manly to Amazing!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you an alternative project that I created using my amazingly “Many Manly Occasions” Paper Pumpkin kit! Here is what the kit looked like …

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And here is what I created using the kit …

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It is amazing what you can do with the Paper Pumpkin kits! As if the “Many Manly Occasions” wasn’t awesome all by itself, you can see there are always alternatives to your kits.

I have decided to create a special FACEBOOK page for my Paper Pumpkin Pals … I have been working on this for a while and it will be up and running shortly.

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I will be inviting all of my current Paper Pumpkin Pals and will my past Paper Pumpkin Pals will also get a peek at our page. I’ve decided this Facebook page is easier to share ideas, and best of all … YOU can all interact with the post and each other! How fun is that.  In fact, you will be able to share your creations if you want.

You have until the 10th of each Month to sign up for Paper Pumpkin … Give it a test run with a 1-month subscription, or better yet, get the 3-month subscription and qualify for the Bonus Days promotion I shared with you yesterday! Just click link below …

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You can CLICK HERE to go to my website and check out the Paper Pumpkin further.

The kits are fun and everything you need to create your projects are included (except adhesive / scissors) and comes with full color instructions.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Have a good day and thank you for stopping by.

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