Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

I’m Here for You Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have another beautiful card shared from one of the talented artistic in the Tutorial Design group I belong to. This gorgeous card just seemed fitting somehow. I will list the ingredients, the measurements and then step by step instructions ….

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Perched in a Tree (159791), Aspen Tree Dies (159798)
  • Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650), Pebbled Path (161722), Pecan Pie (161717)
  • Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111), Pecan Pie (161665), Wild Wheat (161725), White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill (101780)
  • Other: Blending Brushes (153611), Linen Thread (104199), Water Painter (151298), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems (161288)
  • Tools & Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Take Your Pick (144107), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579)
  • Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

  • Pecan Pie Cardstock:  11” x 4 ¼” (scored at 5 ½”)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock: 5” x 3 ¾”
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock: 1” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4 7/8” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: 7/8” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: Scrap for leaves

Instructions:

  • Cut a template from a piece of scrap paper of the two size leaves from the Aspen Tree Dies.
  • Using this template and blending brushes, blend the inks through the leaves, overlapping as you go until you are happy with the coverage.
  • Using some fresh water, flick some droplets over the background.  Mix some Pebbled Path ink with a little water and flick some droplets over the background and repeat with the Craft White Ink.  Set aside to dry.
  • Stamp the sentiment on to the Very Vanilla strip.
  • Die cut three small leaves and using the blending brushes, add ink to the leaves.
  • Glue the leaf background to the Pebbled Path layer and glue to the card front.
  • Glue the sentiment strip to the Pebbled Path strip and attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add a length of Linen Thread to the right hand of the sentiment and add the leaves using glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add a few gems to complete.

hank you for spending some time here today. Enjoy your day.

Thankful for Friends Card ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today’s beautiful card comes from one of my fellow Tutorial Team members because with a little help from my friends, I can continue to share with you. This soft and stunning fall card was created by Melissa Davies ….

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Autumn Leaves bundle (162719)
  • Cardstock: Basic White (159276), Pecan Pie (161717), Soft Seafoam (146988), Vellum (101856)
  • Ink: Saddle Brown Stazon (151508)
  • Designer Series Paper: Oxidized Copper (162190)
  • Tools & Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Gorgeously Made dies (161202), Leaf Fall embossing folder (159847), Water painters (151298)
  • Stampin’ Blends: Soft Seafoam (154902), Calypso Coral (154881), Wild Wheat (161661)
  • Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
  • Misc.: 91-99% Isopropyl Alcohol

Measurements:

  • Pecan Pie: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Basic White: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
  • Soft Seafoam: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
  • Vellum 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • Oxidized Copper: ½” x 3 ¼”

Instructions:

  • Cut a 5 ½” x 8 ½” Pecan Pie card base. Fold in half.
  • Cut a 4” x 5 ¼” Pecan Pie panel.
  • Emboss the panel using the Leaf Fall embossing folder.
  • Adhere the panel to the card front.
  • Cut a narrow label from Basic White cardstock.
  • Stamp the sentiment onto the label using Saddle Brown ink. Set aside.
  • Cut a branch from Basic White cardstock.
  • Cut the leaves from Soft Seafoam cardstock.
  • Cut a large maple leaf from Soft Seafoam cardstock.
  • Emboss the large Soft Seafoam maple leaf using the Leaf Fall embossing folder.
  • Cut a large maple leaf from Vellum cardstock.
  • Color the entire leaf randomly using Soft Seafoam, Calypso Coral, and Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends.
  • Saturate the water painter brush with alcohol. Tap the brush to splatter alcohol drops onto the leaf. Let the colors bleed until desired look is achieved. Let dry completely.
  • Stamp the veining onto the maple leaf using Saddle Brown ink.
  • Adhere the maple leaf to the Soft Seafoam embossed leaf.
  • Adhere the leaves and branches to the card front.
  • Adhere the embossed maple leaf to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Die cut a ½” x 3 ¼” Oxidized Copper strip.
  • Adhere the strip to the BACKSIDE of the label.
  • Adhere the label to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed Melissa’s card as much as I do!

A Birthday Celebration / Celebration of Life …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today would have been Armani’s 4th birthday, as you know… he passed away unexpectedly last Friday from what they believe was a seizure. I’m sharing the Patchwork Pieces card that I created during a Facebook LIVE for him … he LOVES Orange!! This little guy had to come into my stamp room every time he was over and checked out the cards I have made … he’s was the sweetest little guy 🧡!!

Here is the video replay of my Facebook LIVE ….

Wasn’t that fun and easy to create? And by using the designer paper and cardstock, you have enough left over for a second card. Have some fun and die cut some black and turn it into a Halloween card … the possibilities are endless.

So … Do you think he will love this card? The last one he took had flowers, but it was ORANGE!! He even passed up the spaceship over those orange flowers …. told you he was a hoot!

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog post today. Have a great day ~

Halloween Graveyard with Them Bones

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday’s “Stamp with Me” video and card layout featuring the Joy of Christmas Suite/Collection were an absolute delight, weren’t they? It’s always a pleasure to explore new creative avenues and share our crafting joys.

The clean and straightforward card layout demonstrated in the video is not only visually appealing but also easy to recreate. It allows room for creativity and personalization, making it a go-to design for card makers. You don’t need “what I have” … use the measurements with the goodies YOU have.

But today, we’re shifting gears and getting into the Halloween spirit! We’re all set to embark on a spine-tingling crafting adventure with the “Them Bones” Designer Paper and the “Tricks and Treats” bundle. Get ready for some frightful fun!

The “Them Bones” Designer Paper is a spooktacular choice for crafting during the Halloween season. With its hauntingly fun skeletons, bats, and other creepy critters, this paper pack is bound to add an extra dose of Halloween spirit to your creations.

Pair this paper with the “Tricks and Treats” bundle, and you’re in for a wickedly good time. This bundle offers a delightful stamp set and coordinating dies, perfect for crafting spooky cards, treat bags, and more.

I used the Timeworn Typed Embossing Folder to create the look of an old headstone to add an added touch of spookiness… on that note, I created a headstone from the die which highlights our greeting. We’ve got skeletons dancing in the graveyard with our Glow in Dark bats lighting up the way!

Stay tuned for more exciting crafting adventures, and remember, it’s not just about the destination; it’s the joy we find in the journey.

Happy crafting, and have a spine-tingling Halloween season!

Stamp with Me: Follow Along Video

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m sharing the video for my Stamp with Me and you can follow along at your own pace. You’ll be able to pause it when needed and then carry on. It’s a simply yet fun layout the has texture and dimension to the card.

Grab a cup of coffee, your supplies and join me ….

I hope you enjoyed stamping with me, and as I stated in the video … I would love to see your card!! This easy to assemble layout is perfect for any season and any reason.

Thank you so much for joining me today, I appreciate your time.

Have a beautiful and blessed day.

Stamp with Me Instructions …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Would you like to stamp with me? Here are the dimensions you will need to create your card … Begin by choosing your favorite designer paper because that will help you in picking out your cardstock color!

You will also pick a coordinating embossing folder and some cute embellishments. Then tomorrow I will post a video on how I created the card … Then you can join me during the video putting your card together.

The following day I’d love for you to share your cards here in the comments or on my Facebook page! Then I will share additional samples I have made with this layout! Looking forward to stamping with you.

Have a great day ~

So … What do YOU think?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

We have two more days of FREE Shipping ….

With the announcement of FREE Shipping now through Wednesday it got me thinking …. Stampin’ Up! is also offering a pretty amazing “join” offer. Please note that when you join my team you are not pressured into doing anything more if you don’t want to, but I also want you to know that I and my team and here to support you in whatever it is you choose to do! Sounds pretty good right?

Well, let me share something, and then tell me what YOU think ….

“If YOU are planning to spend $75 to qualify for free shipping, you can maximize your benefits by signing up for our $64.35 offer. With this, you’ll receive products worth $125, still enjoy FREE shipping, get a 20% discount for three months, receive a complimentary ticket valued at $77 for OnStage @Home, (party at my house), gain access to exclusive online pre-orders, and have the opportunity to use the $77 savings towards purchasing our Bee Mine Suite Collection for the Craft Along during OnStage @Home!”

What do you think? Best Deal Ever. I’m a no pressure kind of gal, but a great cheerleader and support for my team members. Plus, they are given the opportunity to join in on my classes at a discount, or receive the PDF’s / directions for my classes so they can use them as needed.

Wanna chat? Have some questions? You can message me HERE or if ready SIGN UP Here.

Thank You Friends ~

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Dear Stampin’ Friends,

Words cannot express the love and gratitude that I have for you, from the outpouring of love and prayers. Whether it was from my blog, Facebook, private messages and phone calls … you have forever touched our hearts.

Thanks to you, there are a million orange hearts spreading warmth around the world.

This little boys love and smile was infectious … and he loved coming down into my Stampin’ studio to check out my latest creations. He was one of a kind 🧡

Being silly … wish I knew what he was saying (I didn’t take this picture, his Auntie did) And Yes … that is the orange card that he picked out when he was here with me. Thank you again. I will try my hardest to keep on creating, sharing and posting.

Now I want to let you know that Stampin’ Up! has a special offer for you!!

Last Nights Leftovers … Crafters Heaven!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been busy creating beautiful holiday cards, and you might just have a pile of leftover die cuts from your previous projects. Well, fear not! Today, we’re going to embrace the Joy of Christmas suite of products and turn those remnants into a cute and quick Christmas card that will warm the hearts of your recipients.

The Joy of Christmas Suite: A Festive Wonderland

Before we dive into our crafting adventure, let’s talk about the Joy of Christmas suite of products. This collection is a true winter wonderland for crafters, featuring everything you need to create stunning holiday cards and decorations. With its rich colors, whimsical designs, and versatile elements, the Joy of Christmas suite is sure to make your crafting sessions joyful and memorable.

The suite typically includes:

  1. Christmas-themed Paper: High-quality, double-sided paper with charming holiday patterns.
  2. Stamps and Dies: Coordinating stamp sets and die cuts for easy card-making. (Save 10% when bundled)
  3. Embellishments: Currently Unavailable.

Now, let’s put those leftover die cuts to good use and create a delightful Christmas card!

All you need is your card base, I’m using Shaded Spruce, then my 4″x 5-1/4″ piece of Designer paper and then I took the left over piece from yesterday’s card and popped it onto a piece of Shaded Spruce designer paper …. And there you have it! In just a few easy steps, you’ve transformed your leftover die cuts into a cute and quick Christmas card that’s sure to bring a smile to someone’s face.

Remember, the Joy of Christmas suite of products is all about embracing the festive spirit and spreading joy through your creations. So, dig into your crafting supplies, unleash your creativity, and enjoy the magical process of making handmade Christmas cards. After all, there’s nothing quite like receiving a thoughtful and homemade card during the holiday season.

Happy crafting, and don’t forget to join me LIVE on Saturday for my World Cardmaking Day LIVE on Facebook…..

Twelve Weeks of Christmas: Week One

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

‘Tis the season to be merry, and last night’s Facebook LIVE session marked the exciting kickoff of my “12 Weeks of Christmas” series! With this week dedicated to the “Joy of Christmas,” we delved into the world of holiday card crafting, and it was an absolute delight… except maybe tying the bow! 😅 You’ll have to watch the video to catch that ….

I’m was thrilled to guide you on the first card of this creative journey. After all, what’s better than starting your Christmas preparations early and infusing a little extra joy into your holiday season? If you can’t wait till next week Tuesday, join me for my World Cardmaking Event this Saturday!!

Let’s get you set up to create today’s card with the dimensions you’ll need …

  • Cherry Cobbler: 11″ x 4-1/4″ Scored at 2-2/3″ x 5-1/2″ plus 2 – 3-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Designer Paper/ Front: 4″ x 2-1/2″ Inside: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Basic White: 3″ x 2-1/2″ and 4″ x 2-1/2″
  • Gold Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper: 3″ x 2-1/2″ plus 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ for Die Cut Noel

Christmas is not just about receiving, but also about giving from the heart. Handmade cards are a personal touch that can warm the hearts of friends and family.

Make sure to tune in next week for another dose of festive inspiration as we continue our “12 Weeks of Christmas.”

Let’s make this holiday season the most joyful and creative one ever! 🎄✨

Attend A Stampin’ Up! Event FREE!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Stampin’ Up is celebrating 35 incredible years, and they’re doing it in style with an amazing promotion that you won’t want to miss. Now is the perfect time to join my team and become a part of this fantastic crafting community. Whether you’re passionate about paper crafting or just looking for a fun and creative way to connect with like-minded individuals, this opportunity is too good to pass up.

Starter Kit Special Offer Details:

  • Offer valid Oct. 3 – 31, 2023
  • Purchase the Starter Kit HERE
  • The Starter Kit includes current products OF YOUR CHOICE (Pre-Order items are also available … Let’s chat!)
  • The Starter Kit purchase is your way to Join the Stampin ‘ UP! family of demonstrators and my Stars by Design Group
  • Once you purchase the starter kit, you will order as a demonstrator with a starting discount of 20% on every order!
  • As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I will welcome you and send an exclusive invitation to join our Stars by Design Facebook community. We share inspiration, training and tips, and participate in our quarterly events. I also share in a Stars Newsletter with more tips, training and inspiration. Plus you’ll receive recognition from me, make new friends! Our community is a safe place to hang out and share. We build on each others strengths, and encourage each other … and we like to have fun!
  • AND Don’t miss this AMAZING offer … by joining during this offer, you will also get to attend our November 11th OnStage (online) demonstrator event FREE!! That’s a $77 value!!  You’ll automatically be sent info about how to join this online event!!

Yes, that’s right!! Attend this 1 day online event FREE when you join Stampin’ Up! from Oct. 3 to 31!!  FROM Stampin’ Up!: At this virtual, one-day event, we’ll celebrate our 35th Stampin’ Up! anniversary, watch lots of presentations, and view new products in action from the January–April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure. In fact, attendees will be able to order brand new products for the Craft Along Experience where they’ll follow along and create crafts from the comfort of their own homes!

Once you join, you may choose to watch from the comfort of your own home or join me and fellow demonstrators at my home and enjoy this amazing event together. I will be supply lunch as well. All you need to bring is your favorite adhesive. Contact me / Message me / Call me 262-334-1009 with any questions or concerns about joining my team, attending OnStage or the demonstrator Pre-Order … the NEW paper is stunning!!

#attendonstagefree #lindasstampinescape #starsbydesign

Join Me for World Cardmaking Day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Get ready for a day of creativity, inspiration, and fun as we celebrate World Cardmaking Day together! 🎨💌

📅 Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023

🕒 Time: 8 am – 8 pm

📍 Where: Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook Page

My World Cardmaking Day LIVE event promises a day packed with exciting activities:

🎨 Live Demonstrations: Watch and learn as I create beautiful cards, sharing tips and techniques along the way.

🎉 Games & Challenges: Join in the creative challenges and games for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

🎁 Specials: Exclusive event-only promotions on your favorite crafting supplies.

💌 Cardmaking Inspiration: Get inspired with fresh ideas and design inspiration.

Don’t miss out on the crafting community fun and the chance to connect with fellow cardmakers. Mark your calendars and invite your crafty friends too!

Let’s make this World Cardmaking Day unforgettable! See you there!

📌 Save the Date: Saturday, October 7th / Kick Off at 8 am

🔗 Event Link: [https://www.facebook.com/lindajschnabel]

See you on World Cardmaking Day for a day filled with creativity, camaraderie, and cardmaking magic! 🌟💌✂️

#WorldCardmakingDay #CraftingWithLinda #CardmakingFun #LiveEvent

Abracadabra, Halloween Lights Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy October 1st! 🎃🧙‍♀️ Abracadabra! ✨ Get ready to add a spooktacular twist to the Merry & Bright Bundle! 💌🕸️ We’re conjuring up some Halloween magic to transform the Merry & Bright Bundle into the cutest Halloween card that your ghouls and goblins will adore. 🦇👻 And I have all the dimensions and instructions for you!!

Measurements:

  • Rich Razzleberry:  5 ½” x 8 ½”
  • Pumpkin Pie: 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5” 

Instructions:

  • Adhere the Pumpkin Pie cardstock to the folded card.
  • Place the Basic White in the Embossing Folder and roll it through the Cut & Emboss Machine.
  • Stamp the light bulbs on scrap Basic White cardstock using Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry ink. Cut out using the coordinating dies.
  • Optional: Color the left side of the bulb using the coordinating Watercolor Pencil to add a bit of dimension.
  • Cut out the Silver Foil using the appropriate dies. Adhere all pieces together, then adhere them all on the card.
  • Color the Glossy Dots using the Dark Rich Razzleberry and the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends markers. Let dry and place on the light bulbs.
  • Stamp the letters on scrap Pumpkin Pie cardstock using the Rich Razzleberry ink pad then cut out each letter using the coordinating punch. Adhere them to the card.

It’s so exciting that you can create enchanting Halloween cards from the Merry & Bright Bundle made to sparkle and sprinkle the holiday cheer. 🌟🎃 Get the bundle today and let the crafting magic begin! 🌠🍁

Thank you for spending a bit of your Sunday with me!