Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Join me for a ride …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Our carriage awaits …  If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up–get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you’ll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!  Watch the videos and check out the samples …

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Offer Dates: Now thru September 10, 2014

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

This offer is for new subscribers only and available for the month-to-month subscriptions only … not prepaid subscriptions.

I want to you to travel back with me and see what some of the past kits were and some creative options my fellow stampers have done with these kits.  I pulled the samples from the Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin sight on Pinterest.

I too have a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest, and I’m in the process of setting up a page for all my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  ONLY those who subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through me can view this special page.

One of my favorites from November 2013.  I love Star’s and I don’t do the “sewing” so this was a special treat for me …

Here is one of the cards a fellow demonstrator created using this kit…

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So simple, but ohh so pretty!

Here is the January 2014 kit, a fun one for those who love stickers!

This beautiful card was designed using the card base from this kit… How cute it that!

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And last but not least, I would like to share the March 2014 kit.  I loved the wood greetings … and did you know that you can emboss them, glitter them and even stamp on them!?  Too cool.  Here’s the video …

And here it the version a fellow demonstrator created…

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It’s so cute!  I love that she added the flags.

Some past kits are available but you can’t get them unless you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber… a benefit of being a subscriber.

To subscribe … CLICK HERE and enter promo code HALFOFF2

Please let me know if you have any questions. I’d be happy to help and to share all the FUN and benefits of receiving that special red box in your mail each month.

Thanks for checking this out.

Have a great day ~

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Just add color … and Surprise!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I introduced you to a great color pallet, so today’s card is going to take a few of those colors … a green, cherry, and Coastal Cabana and I’ll make an old card pop!!

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Last week I shared this quick -n- easy card with you  …

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Now with the use of my Blendabilities Markers, I am going to transform this card.  I used the Old Olive instead of Gumball / Cherry Cobbler in place of the Real Red / and I used Coastal Cabana for Coastal Cabana!  The first two are just different shades of the same colors.

Here are my results …

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WOW … what a difference!  I like the Black & White card with the pop of Mossy Meadow, but adding the color really did create quite a surprise.  This card is a bit more playful than the Black & White – both cards are nice.

I would like to know which one you like best!  Feel free to leave a comment below:)

OH MY … did I just introduce you to a new technique?  Color your Designer Series paper!!  Now you can get even more creative with your papers.  Don’t forget they are on sale this month – Buy 3 / Get 1 FREE.

You can combine all these deals for great savings … when you purchase on my ON-LINE STORE use HOSTESS CODE:  AT22FGCR

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Purchases over $50 (before shipping & taxes) will receive a special gift in the mail from me … something you can use on your cards and projects!!  You must use the hostess code AT22FGCR to qualify.  THESE ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU … When using the Hostess code.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a nice day!

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A Sweet Thank You and Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a fun “Thank You” card to share with you.  This cute card starts out with the color pallet.  This will give you a great pallet to work with for you future cards and projects!  I also have the Weekly Deals listed with links for your convenience.

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Right off the bat… you would not think these colors really go together, at least not all of them, but when you see the card, you will be pleasantly surprised how nice they all blend.

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Just take a look outside someday … nature supplies us with the most wonderful color pallets of all.

 

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Every Tuesday, Stampin’ Up! brings you a new set of deals on a selection of fantastic products. Come see what’s on sale and remember to take advantage of these great deals before they’re gone!

You can order as much as you want of the weekly deal products–but the deals are only good for that week, so don’t wait to order!

Each week’s deals will be a surprise–that’s part of the fun!  You can expect 6-12 new deals each week, including one digital download.

 

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Large Triangle Punch Item # 133375
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
Little Labels Punch Pack Item # 126881
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Scallop Edge Border Punch Item # 119882
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
Mini Metallic Clothespins Item # 133320
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
1″ Square Punch Item # 124094
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
Melon Mambo 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon Item # 131207
Regular Price: $5.95
Discounted Price: $4.46
Gold Baker’S Twine Item # 132975
Regular Price: $3.50
Discounted Price: $2.63
Summer Smooches Kit – Digital Download Item # 129601
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

Just click on any of the products descriptions for more details or to purchase.

Thank you for stopping by!

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set Samples!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

From what I hear … boy stamps are almost as hard to come by as masculine ones.  Last week I shared a new stamp set “Dear Heart” with you, it’s the “boy” version of “Sweetie Pie”.  I saw these wonderful samples of cards and projects using the “Dear Heart” stamp set and knew I had to share them with you.

I give cudo’s to Cindy B. Stampin’ Up! Senior Staff Writer … not only did she design the stamp set, she created all the samples seen here today!  Thank you Cindy for sharing.


This companion to the Sweetie Pie Photopolymer Stamp Set has the cute boy images so many have been asking for! Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C & G (not included in the set).

Don’t you just love the Green & Gold!  I wonder if Cindy is a Packer Fan 🙂

If you would like to purchase this stamp set, just click on the picture below.  You can use HOSTESS CODE –  AT22FGCR

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Remember all on-line orders totaling $50 (before shipping & handling) in the month of July will receive a surprise in your mailbox from me (something you can use in your cardmaking!).  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for stopping by …

Have a good day!

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New Colors … New Stamp Sets!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A bit late on my post today but I wanted to share this cute card created by Stampin’ Up!  It features our newest In-Colors and the new stamp sets; Hi There and What’s Up!  You’ll find this card on page 176 of our annual catalog.

A fun and simple card to recreate using the new “Little Letters” framelits!  It’s a perfect match with your BigShot and magnetic plate!

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Stampin’ Up! showcased each of the new In-Colors on this card… the Blackberry Bliss is the background.  They teamed up the What’s Up? stamp set with the Lost Lagoon and Hello Honey colors!

The hello in Tangelo Twist is from the “Hi There” stamp set and compliments the HELLO cut out of the Mossy Meadow with the Little Letter framelits beautifully!

I love how all these colors complement each other, and with so many of the other Stampin’ Up! colors.  Have some fun and experiment with new color combinations…. but if that scares you, you can always get one of the Color Coaches.  Our Color Coach is a great tool to help you with your color combo’s!

Hope you enjoyed that card share and your weekend.

Thanks for stopping in ~

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Great Savings and gifts included ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I shared 13 cards that showcased our designer series paper!  If you did not see it, please go back and take a look.  You’ll find a wide variety of occasions for you card needs.

Today I want to share with you all the wonderful goings on at Stampin’ Up!  They just added more items to their CLEARANCE RACK.  I urge you to check it out and get some savings as well.

See how you can get a special gift from me in your mailbox!  Read to the end 🙂

Best deals at a glance:
• Core’Dinations cardstock assortment packs for $9.95 instead of $23.95
• Punches for 40% off
• Designer Series 12×12 papers for $4.39 instead of $10.95
• Backyard Basics Framelits for the Big Shot, $10 off
• Dress Up Framelits for $14.95 instead of $24.95
• Embossing folders $2.39 and up
• Ribbon, twine, lace spools for as low as $1.19

Here is just a glimpse at what was added …

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Stampin’ Up! has brought us Christmas in July!!

I’m so excited that the “Beauty of the Season” stamp set is now available for purchase.  Watch for this stamp set to be featured in my Christmas in July … Oops August Stamp Camp.
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I love that Stampin’ Up! is offering “Christmas Bliss” in July.  This photopolymer stamp set is a fun, fresh Christmas set with a variety of greetings and styles. It has both images and sentiments, making it great for both cards and treat packaging.  And … I love the fonts!

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Speaking of Photopolymer …

Stampin’ Up! has released another new photopolymer set, “Dear Heart” – SO CUTE!:

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Here are a couple of other promotions you might want to check out:  Just click on any of the pictures to see full details …

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While you’re at it, check out the Blendabilities that are current available for purchase:

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Oh! And the Tuesday Weekly Deals were announced ! Check them out here by clicking on the picture.

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You can combine all these deals for great savings … when you purchase on my ON-LINE STORE use HOSTESS CODE:  AT22FGCR

Purchases over $50 (before shipping & taxes) will receive a special gift in the mail from me … something you can use on your cards and projects!!  You must use the hostess code AT22FGCR to qualify.  THESE ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU … When using the Hostess code.

Or gather your friends and place an order of $150 and receive HOSTESS BENEFITS … Do NOT use the hostess code if you have an order over $150.

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you tomorrow with a card I created with one of our fabulous new stamp sets!!

Have a wonderful day ~

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12 Quick -n- Easy Cards using Designer Series Paper!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I thought I would share a recap of the many cards using the new Designer Series papers!  I thought this would be a great way to finish off the Quick -n- Easy cards series.

Our first three cards are from the “LULLABY” Designer Series Papers …

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As you can see, this beautiful paper can be used for many styles of cards … not just baby cards as the name “Lullaby” would imply.  I love the fun playful patterns in the Soft Subtle colors.

 

My next three cards are from the “PARK LANE” Designer Series Paper…

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Don’t you just love these papers!  The rich Blackberry Bliss color teamed up with colors like Old Olive and Soft Suede make these colors perfect for a man or women’s card… and the patterns are there to support it.

 

My next 2 cards are from the “Back to Black” Designer Series Paper ….

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For me … this is my go to Designer Paper because you can team it up with any colors you want!   The patterns range from floral, to fun, to funky!  It’s great to pick out your pattern and then accessorize it the way you want … like having a little black dress!

 

The next two cards come from the “SWEET TAFFY” Designer Series paper and from my Quick -n- Easy collection …

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This is definitely a fun designer paper to have around… the colors and patterns are just waiting for you to come out and play!

 

The next three card samples come from the “MARITIME” Designer Paper …

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This is a great designer paper to have in your collection!  Right off the bat you think masculine, guy cards … but you can see this is so much more!  From a playful kids card to yes …  a baby card!

Isn’t it great to see the different styles all together on one page!  I thought it was a great way to showcase the different designer papers in the different designer series packages.     Hope you enjoyed the cards.  I’d love to know which one is your favorite?

I’ll have the links below so you can just click on them and begin shopping.  Don’t forget …

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Thanks for stopping by…  have an awesome weekend!

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Exciting News and great card samples!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are enjoying my Quick -n- Easy card series.  Today I want to share with you all the exciting announcements that Stampin’ Up! has shared with us.  We’ve got Christmas in July and a whole bunch more!!

Christmas has arrived! Stampin’ Up! has released two new stamp sets with Christmas themes – one is from the upcoming Holiday Catalog, and the other is a new photopolymer.

I’m so excited that the “Beauty of the Season” stamp set is now available for purchase.  Watch for this stamp set to be featured in my Christmas in July … Oops August Stamp Camp.  I love cardinals, so as you read this post … mine in already on the UPS truck!  Can’t wait to share with you.

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I love that Stampin’ Up! is offering “Christmas Bliss” in July.  This photopolymer stamp set is a fun, fresh Christmas set with a variety of greetings and styles. It has both images and sentiments, making it great for both cards and treat packaging.  And … I love the fonts!

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Speaking of Photopolymer …

Stampin’ Up! has released another new photopolymer set, “Dear Heart” – SO CUTE!:

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Here are a couple of other promotions you might want to check out:  Just click on any of the pictures to see full details …

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While you’re at it, check out the Blendabilities that are current available for purchase:

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Oh! And the Tuesday Weekly Deals were announced ! Check them out here by clicking on the picture.

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 Woooo …. I hope I didn’t forget anything!  There is so much going on and they have more in store for us in August.  This summer is HOT!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you tomorrow with my last of the Quick -n- Easy cards.

Have a fun day ~

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A Wonderful Journey …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you another card from my Quick -n- Easy series focusing on the Designer Series Paper.  My card is a bit more sophisticated than the fun and bold birthday card you saw yesterday.

Nothing says sophistication like black and white, so I pulled out the “Back to Black” Designer Series Paper.  It’s like pulling out your favorite outfit from your closet!  I used it as my background and with one of the banners so you could see two different patterns.

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I quickly made the banners using the “Banner Framelit Dies”, this is where I introduced the Mossy Meadow, one of the new 2014-16 In-colors.  I secured these to the top of the designer paper and topped it off with the beautiful Mossy Meadow Stitched Ribbon.  It’s so soft and ties beautifully.

To complete the card, I chose the new “World of Dreams” stamp set found on page 127.  This was on my wish list from the moment I opened the new catalog, it didn’t take long before it was in my stamp collection and I was a very happy stamper!

What a beautiful greeting … “Wishing you a wonderful journey through a world of dreams come true”.   The second greeting in the set is; “The best thing about a person like you is that you bring out the best in everyone”.  Perfect … perfect stamp set!

I stamped the saying in Black StazOn, then cut it out with the “Circle Framelit Dies”.  Lastly, I inked up the leaves in Mossy Meadow and “stamped off” onto scrap paper before stamping over my verse.  To create some dimension, I popped up the verse using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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It is a very easy card to make and the use of the framelits make it quick and professional looking.

Now is a great time to purchase the designer papers … It’s buy 3, get 1 FREE.

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Thanks again for stopping by and following along with my Quick -n- Easy series.  I would love to know which one is your favorite?

Have a wonderful day ~

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It’s your birthday!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I continue with my Quick-n-Easy card series share with the designer paper.  I thought it would be fun to use the same designer paper and stamp set that I used yesterday!  I came up with a fun and colorful kids card for a birthday.

Our designer paper is the “Sweet Taffy” and I picked the stripped and polka dot patterns… that’s a whole lot of fun!  It’s the “Big News” stamp set,and I picked “It’s your birthday!” and yes, it’s suppose to have ink inside the letters 🙂

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My base card is Tempting Turquoise… I also matted the greeting with it.   I added the Daffodil Delight behind the designer paper to coordinate with the cotton ribbon and scallop punch behind the candle.  Whisper White was used for the greeting, the candle and the inside of the card.

I pulled out the Circle Collection Framelits to cut out my greeting and the mat.  I was tempted to do some paper piercing on the Turquoise mat some texture, but I said I would give you quick -n- easy! Feel free to step up any card with paper piercing.  It is easy and it adds a nice touch to the card.

I also did some punching, that’s always a quick and easy way to jazz up a card.  Today I used the 1-3/8″ Circle punch and teamed it up with the 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle punch.

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Yep … I did it, I broke out the glitter!  It’s been a while but I love the sparkle on the card.  I’m sure I’ll be sparkling for a few days too.  Even the shower doesn’t even get it all off, but it does look pretty going down the drain! LOL

Don’t forget that today is Tuesday and that means new Weekly Deals!  Click on the “WEEKLY DEALS”  picture below and check out what’s on sale today!

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Thanks for stopping by today.  Not sure if I’ll be sharing this combination of  “Sweet Taffy” & “Big News” again tomorrow, but I will have another Quick -n- Easy card for you!

Have a great day ~

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Monday can be Awesome!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had an enjoyable holiday weekend.  Mine was somewhat quite … a bit of stampin’ and a bit of planning for upcoming events!  I need all my Hostesses to save the 28th of July so they can attend my Hostess Appreciation Party!  It’s going to be a good one.

My stampin’ was upon request.  I have been asked to share some quick -n- easy cards that showcase the designer paper, since that is our special of the month!  So for the next couple of days, I will do just that.  You asked for it, you got it!

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You’ve seen samples created with the Park Lane and the Lullaby, so today I am introducing you to the Sweet Taffy … sounds yummy doesn’t it.  I definitely have a taste for this designer paper, I love the colors and the patterns are fun!

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I’ve teamed up this hexagon pattern with Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive.  I used my markers to color the greeting so I could have a two-tone effect.

My “awesome” greeting comes from the stamp set “Big News” found on page 68 of the annual catalog.  This stamp set also contains greetings for brides, babies, and birthdays!!

I thought it would be fun to show you another button from the Vintage buttons I showed you yesterday.  Today I colored it with the Old Olive Blendabilities markers.  There is still one more style of button in the container!

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I finished off the card by adding a bit of bling to highlight the button and greeting.  Who doesn’t have an awesome friend that deserves a bit of bling and a card to tell them how special they are.

Just a bit of coloring on the greeting and the button, along with some awesome designer paper and you have a quick and easy card.  Hope you enjoyed it.

Thank you for stopping in, come back tomorrow for another sample of a quick-n-easy DSP card.

Have an awesome day!

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Simply Sweet Sunday …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Sunday … they day many of us can relax.  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Today I have a simply beautiful card to share with you.  We begin with Whisper White cardstock and add a splash of Daffodil Delight.  Nothing says sweet summer days more than the clean, crisp colors of white and yellow.

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I used the new “Lovely Lace” embossing folder for my background.  It’s so pretty and I know it will work on so many cards.  This was matted with the Daffodil Delight.

The pretty flower was punched with the 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle punch and petals created with the paper snips.  Make sure you do not cut all the way to the center or some of your petals will fall off!  Yikes … you don’t want that to happen.

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The center of my flower is the “Very Vintage Designer Buttons” colored with the new “Daffodil Delight” Blendabilities marker.  You can color anything with those markers … so if you were thinking about getting them – you’ve just learned another technique for your markers.

I fed the ribbon through the buttons holes, then through the flower (Use our new hand held 1/8″ punch/ 134365).  I then brought it across the entire card for an added pop of color.

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My greeting was stamped in Daffodil Delight and comes from the stamp set “And Many More”.  You’re going to love this set, it’s like your favorite pillow … you miss it when you don’t have it with you.  You know, when your traveling … I don’t think you should take it to work! LOL

Just because … what better reason to send a card 🙂

Hope you enjoyed my summer card today.

Thank you for stopping by ~

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Hello … S’Up?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What’s Up?  Hope you are having a fabulous holiday weekend!  My “Hello” card share today comes from a swap from my sister Eileen.  She is showcasing the new “Hi There” stamp set found on page 18 of the catalog.

Eileen also highlighted 2 of the new In-colors … Hello Honey and Blackberry Bliss.  She used Whisper White for the S’ UP? and inside of the card.

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The beautiful designer paper Eileen used comes from the “Moonlight” paper stack.  Simply cut your designer paper to the desired width, and a bit longer than needed so it sticks out past your base.  Adhere and trim off the edges.

The “Moonlight” designer paper stack is not one of the designer papers on sale, but if you click on the picture below – it will take you to my website so you can see all the designer papers that are on sale.

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The “hello” and “S’ UP?” were stamped in that tasty Blackberry Bliss color!  The “S’ UP?” was then punched out with the 3/4″ Circle punch.  Eileen matted it with the new Gold Glimmer Paper punched with the 1″ circle punch.

This is a perfect layout to use with any of the designer papers … Simple and fun!

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Thanks for dropping in … enjoy the beautiful weekend!

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Happy 4th of July!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is to celebrate this great country of ours, and the men and women who risked it all to give us the freedoms we have.

Now … it may be a bit late for you to recreate this card, however I want to show you how fun and versatile the “Little Letters Framelit Dies” are!  So today I’m sharing 2 cute cards with you…

Let’s begin with the USA card… simple with a statement!  My base for both cards is Whisper White.

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I cut the U – S – A out of a 2″ x 4″ piece of Cherry Cobbler.  I used my “Paper Piercer” to gently push the alphabet pieces loose (fig. 1) , and then help pull them out (fig.2).  It’s not hard to do, just use a gentle touch.

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I used the “negative” image on my card instead of the actual letters.  To get the center of the “A” attached … I rolled up a glue dot and stuck it on the back.  I popped the entire USA piece up with dimensionals.

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I backed the USA negative with a 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ piece of  “Silver” Glimmer Paper, and matted it with a 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ of Night of Navy.  I added a scallop to mimic those pretty Red, White, and Blue swags that I love!

To complete this card, a “Happy Birthday” wish was added from the NEW  “And Many More” stamp set.  This will be a must have stamp set with it’s 23 different greetings!

Image this card with your child’s or friend’s name … in their favorite colors!  The is no limit to the cards you can create!

My “firecracker” card was created to use the “U – S – A” letters.   Again, quite simple to make which is what we need as we prepare for holiday weekends!

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I created the firecrackers with the straws that were included in the June Paper Pumpkin Kit!  And the stars … well they come from the “Itty Bitty Accents” Punch!I created the firecrackers by placing a glue dot into the straw and the sticking a piece of bakers twine in it!!  Simple and… Oh so cute!!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to check out my blog.

I wish you a very safe and happy July 4th!

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The Beauty of Blendabilities …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yes …  I missed a day but I’m back with the my “how to” as promised.  To be honest, the best way to learn how the Blendabilities work is to play with them, but until you get yours, I’m here to help.

Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and relax while I take you through the steps to coloring magic 🙂

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Let’s start at the beginning.  You will want to pick a line  image (like our friends up above) and stamp it with the NEW Memento Ink Pad onto our Whisper White cardstock – as that works beautifully .  Memento™ dye ink is fast drying and fade resistant. The innovative pad delivers finer impressions and exceptionally even coverage.  It is also acid free!

Now you are ready to choose your color pallet … today I’m using Coastal Cabana! There are three markers per color assortment. They are alcohol based markers are made for blending and shading. They are Acid Free and Lignin Free too!
You can work from light to dark, or dark to light … depending on your color technique. I’ve always used Stampin’ Up!s design to guide me … makes me look like an artist!!

On my first sample I am beginning with the light color first, and I color the entire petal (1). Then I’ve added the medium color (2) and last, the darkest color in the assormtment (3). You can go back over the image again with the light color to blend (4).

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On this sample, I started with the darkest color first – again following their image and only coloring where there are the lines(1). Next I brought my medium color into the center, and coloring over the dark color to create a soft blend(2). Then I added the lightest color, going over the other two previously colored areas(3). And finally going over it again with whatever color works best for blending and getting you the impact you desire (4).

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As far as which tip you use, it really is your preference. I like the brush tip for larger areas, however, I know other demonstrators who prefer the harder tip as it feels more like coloring. I must admit, when working in small spaces, the smaller tip works wonders!

If you use the brush tip … color at an angle, it gives you a softer effect and you won’t damage the tip. I will say that the construction and materials used in the tips of these markers are very sturdy.
Just remember that different images will require different coloring techniques … I obviously did not spend that much time and layer of colors with the stem and leaf.

It’s learning some basic techniques and then just having fun with it. And don’t worry when you see the color coming through the back … it’s alcohol based and will do that. I suggest making sure you are stamping on your scratch pads.

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The designer paper I used for our card is the “Back to Black” and part of the buy 3 get one free promotion.

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My greeting comes from the stamp set “Starburst Sayings” and I used the coordinating framelits to cut it out.  I used Bermuda Bay ink for the greeting, and the cardstock behind the flower to pull out the darkest color of the flower.  I did however use the “Coastal Cabana” Blendabilities assortment to color the flower.  Don’t you just love how easy it is to pair up the Stampin’ Up! colors!

The other colors used to color are Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blendabilities.  I hope you enjoyed the card and explanation. I realize it gets a bit wordy … so thanks for sitting through it.

 

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Again, thank you for stopping by today… I would appreciate your comments.

Have an awesome day and a Safe and Happy Holiday Weekend!

 

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