Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Technique Tuesday: Ombre Stampin’ Pads

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you a video that showcases one of our newest products, the Ombre Stampin’ Pad!

I’ve done the Ombre Technique with my Technique Clubs in the past, but Stampin’ Up! just made it super easy to achieve the 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.

You really will have fun playing with these amazing ink pads.

I appreciate you stopping by today!

Have yourself a great day ~

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New In Colors & Better Together …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared some sweet -n- simple cards that you can make with the new 2016-18 Stampin’ Up! In Colors and the Floral Affection Embossing Folder (set of 2), so today I thought I would “step it up” and create another set of cards using the other image in that set!

I also decided to feature the cardstock more on this card and use it for the base!

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Yesterday’s cards were all made without a greeting, so today I have incorporated the “Better Together” stamp set! 

I love this stamp set because it not only has your greeting but it has verses for the inside as well! On the card below I used the verse that would normally be on the inside and used it at my “greeting” …

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Then, I took the greeting and stamped it on the inside of my card.  There are no rules in stamping so you can do it however you choose!

Now … have you noticed that I have been changing up the ribbon as well? I used it differently on each of the 5 cards!

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Oh yes … all of these greetings come from the same stamp set (and includes the verse for the inside as well). The Sugarplum is the last of my cards … one in each of the new 5 In Colors and each with their own greeting!!

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I hope you enjoyed today’s showcase of cards and that it inspires you create. If you are looking for quick -n- easy cards to create that have a clean, pretty style, than today’s and yesterdays cards are for you.

I’d love to hear what “YOU” think about our new In Colors!  Just comment below 🙂

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a simply wonderful day!

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Simply Sunday: In Color Explosion …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s a new Stampin’ Up! year and I’m so excited with the just released 2016-18 In Color selection.

Each year Stampin’ Up! introduces 5 new In-Colors … these colors are what’s hot for the season and it helps keep our Stampin’ Up! colors fresh and fun.  If you walk into your favorite stores you will find these colors in the clothing, towels & bedding and home décor departments!

I’ve created some sweet and simple cards featuring the “Floral Affection” folder and the dots from the Enamel Shapes Brights Collection.

I know you’ll enjoy these cute cards all while getting to know the new In Colors …

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The Sweet Sugarplum is created with the Shimmery White card stock, all the other cards I used Whisper White card stock.

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So … What do you think? Are you falling for them yet? I think this group of In Colors are going to be “Hot, Hot, Hot!” The Dapper Denim is a nice rich blue and the Emerald Envy … definitely a jewel tone – so pretty, and they look great together too!

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These card are quick and easy to recreate and you can add “any” greeting that you need.  Create a bunch of them (The white embossed size = 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ & your In Color Size = 4-1/2″ x 3″) then add your greeting as you need them!!

Thank you for spending part of your Sunday with me, much appreciated.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Masking Technique with the Sitting Here Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you a cute card created with the “Sitting Here Stamp Set”. This card was made using the “Masking Technique”.

Create layered images using the masking technique and the Sitting Here Stamp Set. Combine the images to make the picture you want. Watch this video to learn how to using masking in your stamping…

Isn’t that cute … and so easy! This is just one of the techniques my Technique Club has done. Interested in joining on of my clubs? They will start again in September … we take a break during the summer.

Leave a comment below if you would like me to send you information on my clubs.

Hope you enjoyed the video. I’ll be back tomorrow with a cute card that I created using some of the goodies out of the new catalog!

Till then, take care!

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Sharing 5 Reasons to say YES!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you 5 fabulous cards, highlighting 3 new stamp sets. You can create cards for all occasions with these fun new stamp sets … and they’re FREE!

Let’s start with the fabulously FUN “Pun Intended” stamp set …

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You can easily make these fun cards … or we can make them together! These cute cards come from one of our newest Hostess Sets. Stamp sets you can get for FREE with your hostess $$ dollars when you host a qualifying stampin’ party.

One of my favorites is the beautiful “Gift of Love” stamp set … I can’t resist the beautiful flowers and words in this set…

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So simply done with the water color wash background. This is a two-step stamp set which makes your card making quick -n- easy.

The next two cards in this showcase are from the stamp set “Time of Year” … which simply states you can use this stamp set all year long.  Let’s begin with Spring (something we’ve all been waiting for) …

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Simple, pretty and done in some of our new In-Colors … again, I can help you and your friends make any of these cards at your party.   Why stop there?  Let’s move into one of our biggest cardmaking times of all … Christmas!

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Told you this was a versatile stamp set. Now … think about combining any of these stamp sets together, the possibilities are endless.

I love our hostess stamp sets because they stretch your Hostess $$ dollars even further, just remember when your party/order is $350 or more in June, enjoy an extra $35 in hostess rewards (in addition to the rewards shown in the chart below)!  Spend your Stampin’ Rewards $$ on hostess sets or on anything in the catalog!

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Gather your friends or orders from them (I can help you with a hostess code for everyone to order online), or, place your own shopping spree order to enjoy the extra rewards! 

Remember.. ALL orders of $150 or more enjoy the Stampin’ Rewards (Hostess $$) to spend any way you wish!

Contact me … I’d love to help you get all the Hostess goodies on your wish list!

Thank you for coming to visit my blog today, hope yours is a good one.

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New Catalog, New Bundles & New Specials … Oh My!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How excited are you that the new catalog is now available to all of us!!  I love the pre-order opportunity but there was sooooooooooo much more in there I wanted! And I ordered it yesterday …

One of the items I had to have was the “Shooting Star” Bundle. I have a video for you to view so you can see how to make a “SLIDER” card with this stamp set.

I also was excited to get in on the “extra” goodies  …

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$35 EXTRA in Stampin’ Rewards (hostess $$) June 1 – 30, 2016

When your order is $350 or more in June, enjoy an extra $35 in hostess rewards (in addition to the rewards shown in the chart below)!  Spend your Stampin’ Rewards $$ on hostess sets or on anything in the catalog!

Gather orders from your friends (I can help you with a hostess code for everyone to order online), or, place your own shopping spree order to enjoy the extra rewards! 

Remember.. ALL orders of $150 or more enjoy the Stampin’ Rewards (Hostess $$) to spend any way you wish!

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Here’s the video, enjoy!

Isn’t that awesome! And these new tools make it so easy to create a slider card now. You can contact me by e-mail: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or go to my website: www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net

I can’t wait to get mine, in fact, I expedited shipping so it will be here on Friday! Something tells me … it’s going to be a long work day till I get home! lol

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I’m here to help.

Thanks for stopping by …

Have a wonderful day!

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It’s Here!! Find Your Inspiration

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so excited to finally say … It’s Here, our new annual catalog! There are so many goodies inside; awesome new stamp sets, fun accessories and our bundles! With all this, I’m sure you’ll find your inspiration!

Let’s begin with “Swirly Bird” …

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Don’t let the name of the Swirly Bird Stamp Set fool you—it’s so much more than just swirling birds… Mix and match all of the fun images and elements in this set to bring personality to your projects. Be sure to pair it with the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits™ Dies and save 10 percent with the bundle when you do!

I love the sail boats … it will go good with my recent Door County visit, and the kites are cute too.  There is really so much you can do with this set.

Keep in touch because there will be an explosion of new products I’ll be sharing with you, and I’ll be posting some upcoming classes soon, plus my big “Catalog Kick-Off” party!

Thanks for visiting my blog today ~

Have a good one!

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Last Day of Cat’s Away Give Away

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. Mine was calm and quite … just the way I like it!

I am having a blast packing up the cards and goodies in their mailing boxes & getting them ready to send out to all of the participants from my “Cat’s Away” Give Away promotion! Today is the last day …

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  1. A package with 10 gorgeous homemade cards to use and copy!
  1. A Free retired stamp set from this year or years past
  1. A paper packet or other fun stamping accessory

AND a FREE embellishment from the NEW 2016-2017 catalog! Can you say….METALLIC Enamel Shapes!!
This is like 50.00 in FREEBIES! …

Be sure to NOT select no contact, because I won’t know who to send all these goodies to!

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Now … I’m just waiting for the turning of the calendar page and the start of the new Annual Catalog so I can get your New METALLIC Enamel Shapes and pack them with the rest, then in a few days, you will receive your package of goodies as my thank you for joining in this fun on-line event!

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Don’t miss out, get those last few items on your list before they retire and be a part of our Cat’s Away Give Away! Use Hostess Code: HEESBTSZ  (It will appear at the end when you checkout)

Thanks for checking in today, let me know if I can help you.

Have a “PURRfect” day!

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Stampin’ Hugs ~

Linda

 

 

Happy Memorial Day …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are enjoying your Holiday Weekend. Today’s post is dedicated to the men and women in all branches of our military who paid the ultimate price for our freedom with their life, and to those who stood with them and have now passed on.

 

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Thank you for taking time out of your holiday weekend to stop by my blog.

God Bless America and our current military and their families.

Forever grateful ~

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Simply Sunday: Birthday Wishes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are enjoying your Holiday weekend. Today I want to share a very simple card. It’s that time of year that seems to be super busy with graduations, birthdays, weddings, and the list goes on! So keeping it simple yet having that hand-stamped card for your special gift is the perfect touch!

Today’s card is celebrating birthdays … but you can easily change this layout to a graduation or welcome baby card!

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With just a special stamp set and our Balloon Framelit Dies, you can create a card in a matter of minutes!

The wonderful greeting you see is from our “Remembering Your Birthday” stamp set … It is on the retiring list and I just checked and the status is “Low Inventory” so if you want it, please hurry! There have been far too many of my stampin’ friends who did not get the stamp set they wanted because it retired (They do not restock when they run out of inventory … It’s gone)

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All On-line Orders of $35 or more through May 31st, will receive …

  1. A package with 10 gorgeous homemade cards to use and copy!
  1. A Free retired stamp set from this year or years past
  1. A paper packet or other fun stamping accessory

AND a FREE embellishment from the NEW 2016-2017 catalog! Can you say….METALLIC Enamel Shapes!!
This is like 50.00 in FREEBIES! …

Use this link to order so I know it’s YOU. Be sure to NOT select no contact, because I won’t know who to send all these goodies to!

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ORDER HERE

Click the RETIRING LIST to see what’s left and the deep discounts that are available to you!  Make sure you have all your 2014-16 In-Color Refills and Paper that you need (some may be already gone).

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Hope you enjoyed today’s Simply Sunday card share, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding my “Cat’s Away” sale going on now!

Thanks for sharing a piece of your Sunday with me …

Have a “PURRfect” day!

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Stampin’ Hugs ~

Linda

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Floral Thanks Card & Door County getaway …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s good to be back on my computer again … I thought “no more interruptions” the internet kept cutting out during my vacation (maybe it was trying to tell me something) anyway … come home to “no internet connection” at all last night! But I’m back up and ready to share!

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Click on any of the item descriptions to view the item and get all the details about the product.

Stamps
Endless Thanks Stamp Set

Paper
Whisper White Note Cards

Ink
Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pads®
VersaMark® Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
Gold Stampin’ Emboss® Powder
Gold Metallic Thread
Stampin’ Dimensionals® 
Heat Tool

 

As promised, here are just a few of the pics from my Stampin’ Getaway in Door County …

This is the view of the Landmark resort where Eileen and I stayed. Our room is near the center of the photo hidden by the trees …

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This is the view from our room –  a beautiful shot of the sunset on our first night. Can’t beat that view unless you are right on the water …

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Part of the fun of Door County is trying all the different places to eat!  One of our first stops was Wilson’s and their delicious Chocolate Malts …

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Trust me … that alone is enough to fill you up!

If you’re looking for something fun and some good food … try Al Johnson’s in Sister Bay. We had to stop and pick up some of their famous Lingonberry Jam. We actually ate there twice, once for lunch and then back on our last day for breakfast. This place has people stopping in the streets …

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Everyone stops to get a picture of the goats on the roof. I thought I had the perfect shot before these two fine gentlemen stepped in front of me to take their picture.

My favorite for our entire trip was the Fireside in Ellison Bay. I had the “Jamaican Pork Chops” – just listen to this … Jerk marinate pork loin with seared peaches and pears, over garlic redskin mashed potatoes and szechuan green beans! OMG …

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The pork chops were tender and juicy and the flavor combination was out of this world.  Not too hot or spicy … but just a little kick. It was just right!

The entire staff was amazing and Chef / Owner Blake Schar came out to greet us and see if we were enjoying our meal … YES, yes I was!  The Bloody Mary was pretty darn good too.

They took good care of us and the food is awesome … If your planning a trip to Door County – be sure to stop in at the Fireside in Ellison Bay. I may sound like a commercial but they really were that good!

I’ll share one more to say good-bye for now …

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This was a shot from the pool deck at sunset … a wonderful getaway! We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful state! When posting pics on my facebook page, friends thought I was on a tropical vacation!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend ~

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Last Chance for Retiring Products!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

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It’s that time again: we’re getting ready to retire stamps and accessories from both the annual and occasions catalogs. As sad as it is to see these products go, there’s still time for you to get them. Plus, retiring products* have discounts up to 50% off! We’re excited to offer this amazing opportunity, so be sure to get these products before they’re gone.

*Retiring products will only be available until May 31 or while supplies last. Some items are already gone! Click here “RETIREMENT LIST” to view

All On-line Orders now  through May 31st, will receive …

  1. A package with 10 gorgeous homemade cards to use and copy!
  1. A Free retired stamp set from this year or years past
  1. A paper packet or other fun stamping accessory

AND a FREE embellishment from the NEW 2016-2017 catalog! Can you say….METALLIC Enamel Shapes!!
This is like 50.00 in FREEBIES! …

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Have a fabulous Friday!

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Sending a Smile Your Way …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We are one day closer to the weekend and less than one week from the release of the new annual catalog! Both are great reasons to get excited, and I have something else that will get you even more excited over the release of the new catalog … another sneak peek!

Today I’m going to share a card that Sarah Douglas (CEO of Stampin’ Up!) shared yesterday …

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The stamped flowers and greeting come from the “Love & Affection” stamp set.  All of these items can be seen on pages 44 and 45 of your new annual catalog … It’s the Affectionately Yours Product Suite!

It’s on my Wish List … How about you?

Thanks for stopping in today, hope you have a good one.

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A Playful Sneak Peek …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you doing this Wednesday? Still on vacation (will share some photos when I get back) but till then I have a sneak peek for you …

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You are getting a sneak peek at our new Playful Palette Suite! This suite has beautifully coordinating products such as the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper, and the Emerald Envy and Sweet Sugar inks.

Our new layering Squares Framelits are going to be yous and this suites BFF. The dies will really bring the Plainters Palette Stamp Set to life!

Hope you enjoyed the sneak peek, and thanks for checking out my blog today.

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Drapery Fold Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Quick post today… struggling with internet connections and such. Must be trying to tell me that I’m on vacation and I shouldn’t be working, however, I don’t feel that sharing and chatting with my stampin’ friends is work at all … I love it!

Today I’m going to share a group of cards that are made with the drapery fold.

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This card is created with our Simply Score and a bit of folding.  Very simple … and when I get back home, I will be sure to share the directions with you.

Have a great day … and I’ll try to figure this out so I have a better post for you tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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