Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Easy Heat Embossed Birthday Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card for you! It’s an easy heat embossed birthday card that will WOW your friends and family. I created this with the Artfully Composed Suite. Yes, the same stamp set and dies that I just announced a New Class with.

This stunning beauty was done in Evening Evergreen (one of our in colors) and embossed in Gold. I took the basic card base cut at 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ the scored and folded at 4-1/4″ and stamped the front of it with the leaves using the Evening Evergreen ink. I love color on color as it adds a nice richness to the card, and gives it dimension by just stamping.

Next, I used the VersaMark ink to stamp the leaves all over the Evening Evergreen front (5″ x 3-3/4″) and then covered it with Gold Embossing powder, tapped off the excess and heat embossed until it was a beautiful, shiny gold!!

Once embossed, I layered it onto a 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of Gold Foil paper. I usually cut out leaves or the mat for my greeting out of the center of the gold as not to waste any (can’t see that part anyway!!

Then I stamped my greeting in Evening Evergreen on a piece of scrap and then cut it out. You can use dies or punches if you prefer. I layered it with a piece of Evening Evergreen and cut to match and then popped it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish off the card, I added some of the beautiful Gold dots from the Brushed Metallic Dots. I appreciate you stopping by my blog!

I hope I inspired you to pull out your heat gun again and do some embossing, or better yet … join my class on June 16th (Find Details Here) and discover all you can do with this amazing suite of products. Today we just touched the surface with our Easy Heat Embossed Birthday Card!

Thanks again for stopping by! Linda

I have a list of the products used below for your convenience so you may add this to your stamping collection.

Artfully Composed Class

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you enjoyed your weekend … I am happy to announce my upcoming Artfully Composed Class. This is a retiring bundle that I’m sad to see go, and want you to have a chance not only to order it but explore the many ways to use it!

Class will be held in my home on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 pm. I can make arrangements to a card kit sent to your home and will include a PDF which includes directions and pictures, just contact me / Class cost will vary due to mailing costs.

You can RSVP thru email (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) or message me below or through facebook, but please make sure to RSVP by Friday, June 10th.

I appreciate you stopping by today … Thank you!

You’re Invited to a Mystery Hostess Party …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to invite you to my Mystery Hostess Party. I’m hosting it this Memorial Day weekend on my Facebook page … CLICK HERE!

Will you be the lucky Hostess that gets all the goodies!? There are three ways to collect points to see who will be our Hostess … plus there will be fun give-a-ways for participation.

You can start collecting points early and join in on the fun: Here is the link to begin shopping: CLICK HERE You’ll get 10 points for every $35 you spend.

You can also collect points for joining my team / purchasing the Starter Kit with all the marvelous NEW In-Colors. Just check out this deal …. You choose $125 worth of products from the catalogs, then Stampin’ Up! will add in the 5 NEW In Color Ink Pads, the coordinating Cardstock and Designer Paper, plus a stamp pad for you to stamp on!! OH WAIT … that not all, did I mention FREE Shipping too!! A value of over $190 for ONLY $99. Amazing!

Let me know if you have any questions … Let’s get this weekend started and hope on over to my Facebook page and see what’s going on!! CLICK HERE

Have a great day, Linda

From One 12 x 12 Designer Paper to 8 Beautiful Cards!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you’ve been following me the past few days, you know that I took one 12 x 12 sheet of Designer paper and turned it into 8 beautiful cards. Today I will be showing you step by step how I did my cutting with a quick video! Then you will get to see the four remaining cards.

Don’t you love how simple that is … and this is perfect for creating multiple cards in a short period of time. My first card I kept very simple ….

Basic White cardbase with an 5-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ Balmy Blue mat. My greeting comes from the Paradise Palms stamp set and is punched with the Double Oval punch.

The second card …

Same dimensions on this card, however I used a Granny Apple green mat and Polished Pink ink, cardstock and ribbon. Don’t you just LOVE coordination!!! I brought in the Layering Circle dies to my sentiment and then added the Iridescent Rhinestones.

The third card is stepped up a bit …

I used the leaves die to create texture and a cool background for my floral piece … I matted the designer paper with Polished Pink and then a Granny Apple Green background. My granddaughters love this color combination. I also used the Iridescent Rhinestones on this card. My sentiment … that comes from the Happiness Abounds.

For my fourth and last card I wanted to show you that you can stamp directly onto the designer paper …

I also stamped directly onto the card base to create some depth and interest to the card. The leaves come from the Happiness Abounds as does the greeting. The mat and cardbase are Merry Merlot … it truly changes the look of the card and gives it a beautiful deep look. I completed my card with the white ribbon and Brass Butterflies.

My purpose for sharing this with you, is to inspire you to cut that beautiful designer paper AND how to take one 12 x 12 sheet of Designer paper and turned it into 8 beautiful cards.

Thank you so much for joining me today ~

Making Cute Cards from Scraps!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to show you a really cute card from the scraps left over from the Awash in Beauty Designer paper that I used on the last three cards … I still have four more to show you
after today!! Crazy right!

This card reminds me of my friend Mary … she always is posting pictures of her pretty kitties and her cute puppy, so this is in honor of all of you with four legged children!

I used the reverse side of the floral image on that sheet and loved the pattern … the cute little kitty relaxing in the chair comes from the Sit Stay Relax stamp set found in the Hostess Section of the new Annual Catalog. This is an exclusive stamp set created just for our Host/Hostesses.

You can get this by hosting your own party (in home or virtual … I do both) or if you place a qualifying order. I would also like to invite you to my MYSTERY HOSTESS PARTY this weekend on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page. More details to follow.

The Blushing Bride card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored & folded at 4-1/4″. The Awash in Beauty designer paper is cut (3X) to measure 1″ x 5-1/8″ and are secured to a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White. The image was stamped onto Basic White using Blushing Bride ink and covered in Wink of Stella. I finished it with Crumb Cake ink.

If you’re not the one who has these cute pets hanging out at your house, you have a friend who does! Just think, you can make this cute card with scraps. Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a list of products that I used in my Making Cute Cards from Scraps post today …

Three Quick & Easy Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m back with more Quick & Easy Cards from that same sheet of paper that I shared with you yesterday … Click Here to View! Don’t forget …. over the next few days I will be sharing “how to” make 8 beautiful “easy to make” cards from one sheet of designer paper … the Awash in Beauty Designer paper.

The layouts for all three cards are similar of coarse but the designer paper gives it a different look. I’ve also chose to use different colored card bases so you can see what a difference that can make on your card as well. Let’s take a look at the Granny Apple Green …

Wow! The Granny Apple Green really makes the greenery in the design POP!! I also decided to use the Double Oval punch for my greeting and the greeting comes from the Lighthouse Point stamp set. I added a bit of the White Frayed Ribbon which I cut the width in half.

My next card highlights the Merry Merlot in the Awash in Beauty Designer paper by using it as my card base ….

The card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored & folded at 4-1/4″ on all three of my cards. The Awash in Beauty designer paper and the inside piece of Basic White both measure 4″ x 5-1/4″. I just used scraps for my greetings, and I used the same one as the last card. I die cut the greeting using the Layering Circle dies and added a ribbon to complete the card.

If you look at my three cards together you will see the pattern of the paper ….

I did add the Iridescent Rhinestones to all three cards. Don’t you just love these Quick & Easy Flower Cards. Thanks for joining me today!

Here is a list of the items I used in my Quick & Easy Cards post today … Just click on the item for more details or to begin shopping. Thank you.

Simply Sunday: Easy Flower Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you are looking for Easy Flower Cards that will rock someone’s socks off … I’ve got just what you need! Over the next few days I will be sharing “how to” make 8 beautiful “easy to make” cards from one sheet of designer paper … the Awash in Beauty Designer paper.

I invite you to hang out with me this week while I go through how to create those 8 cards …. even beginner stampers can make these beauties!! Let’s begin with today’s card.

Oh yes … these beautiful paper with it’s watercolor look is where I’m going to start. I love the color pallet used in this design; Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot, Polished Pink, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue. Just like in nature … the colors abound!

I choose to use the Balmy Blue as my card base to pull out the blue in the background. You can use any greetings you have on hand, mine comes from the Positive Thoughts (retired…sorry) stamp set.

My Balmy Blue card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored & folded at 4-1/4″. The Awash in Beauty designer paper and the inside piece of Basic White both measure 4″ x 5-1/4″. I just used scraps for my greetings, and size will depend on which greeting you use. I finished off my card with the fun Iridescent Rhinestones.

I think you will love creating with this Easy Flower Card pattern, and I know your friends will love the colorful bouquet you sent them. Have a wonderful day!

Here is a list of the items I used in my Easy Flower Card post today …

Love to Stamp?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Do you love to stamp? Create cards, connections and memories when you join our community of stampers. We welcome everyone in our Stampin’ Up! and my Stars by Design family of stampers.

Are you looking for a discount … or are you looking for a change? You can now work for yourself … but you will never work alone in our stamping community.

During the month of May 2022, the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit includes an additional $66.50 of FREE 2022–2024 In Color products: In Color Grid Paper, In Color Ink Pad Collection, In Color Card Stock Collection, and the In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments. This offer ends May 31, 2022.

The cost is $99 and you can select any current Stampin’ Up! products… up to $125. (Shipping is FREE!)

Also included is a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit!

We would love for you to join our Stars by Design Community and you can do so by purchasing the Starter Kit. Please contact me if you have any questions!  To learn more, CLICK HERE

Become part of a fun community who loves to stamp, create, make connections and memories! Check out the Starter Kit today! Thanks for stopping by today. Stampin’ Hugs, Linda

Reflections on New Horizons

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have four quick & easy cards from the New Horizons Designer paper to share with you today which includes a replay of a Facebook LIVE and a fifth card that last nights viewers did not get to see … This amazing bundle has “not” gone into the new catalog so it will retire in June.

Let’s start the fun off with the video

Each card has a Basic White base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) and a Basic Black mat cut to 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″. The New Horizons Designer paper 6″ x 6″ sheet is cut into equal pieces of 3″ x 3″.

My first card highlights the designer paper and one of the 5 greetings included in the stamp set…

The second card I made uses the same layout as the first and uses another greeting. I also want to mention that I “stamped on” the designer paper. A simple technique but one we forget. Adding something as simple as the birds to the paper, really adds to the card.

The third card adds a layer of cardstock and some texture. Using a card front cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″, I added some texture by “scoring” the lower portion … I scored at 1-1/4″ then turned the cardstock 180 degrees, then score at 1/2″, the move the piece back 1/8″ and score again. You will end up with 3 score lines (I turn my cardstock over so the score is raised).

I then stamped my greeting between the lines. Here is a view of all the dimension and texture we added to this card …

On the last of the four cards, I went wild with the texture! I used the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder, but if you look close … it could pass for pebbles, and I thought it would look great with this section of our designer paper.

And speaking of “pebbles” … I added the Pebbles Embellishments from the New Horizons Suite! Check out this texture … Aren’t those pebbles just perfect!?

OK … now I have one more card for you. During the video, Jenny commented that the back side of one of the squares looked “stormy”, so my next card highlights that piece of designer paper. Look close … I think there is a tornado dropping down (yikes!)

While the birds get the heck out of the storm … I thought that I would use the grasses dies from the suite as a silhouette. I let it hang off the side a bit to add some character … then I created the rain! I took my Wink of Stella and tapped it against a pen so it sprinkled over the designer paper.

Those white speckles are the Wink of Stella and I wish that you could see the sparkle … it’s amazing! And so is all of the different ways you can use this paper, the New Horizons product suite. Let me just say … “We’ve Only Just Begun”

Thank you for hanging out with me today, and I hope you are just as excited as I am for this new suite, and that you grab up this bundle and designer paper before it’s gone for good!

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Adventure Awaits Card Tutorial ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a card to share with that goes well with Lighthouses … the Let’s Set Sail Bundle! This little cutie was created by the Stampin’ Up! creative team, and we have full tutorial for you as well.

The Let’s Set Sail Bundle includes the Let’s Set Sail Stamp Set and the Sailboat Builder Punch. Combine the stamped images, then use the punch to cut them out quickly. It’s that easy to create the sailboat of your dreams to grace cards and scrapbook pages..


1. Before you start stamping, cut the following cardstock pieces:
• Daffodil Delight: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm)
• Basic White: 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″ (9.8 x 3.8 cm), two pieces
• Basic White: 3-7/8″ x 1-3/4″ (9.8 x 4.4 cm)
• Basic White: Scraps for sailboat
2. To create the card base, score and fold the Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Cardstock in half.
3. Ink the texture stamp in Pool Party ink, then stamp off and stamp on the Basic White 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″ (9.8 x 3.8 cm) and Basic White 3-7/8″ x 1-3/4″ (9.8 x 4.4 cm) pieces.
4. Stamp the birds image in Basic Gray ink on one Basic White 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″ (9.8 x 3.8 cm) piece and 3-7/8″ x 1-3/4″ (9.8 x 4.4 cm) piece.
5. Stamp images on the other Basic White 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″ (9.8 x 3.8 cm) piece.
• Sentiment: Stamp in Basic Gray ink on the left side.
• Reflection of sails: Stamp once in the center, then stamp again (without reinking the stamp) in the bottom right area.
6. Adhere the stamped Basic White Cardstock pieces to the card front.
7. On the Basic White Cardstock scraps, stamp the sailboat, then punch out.
• Sails: Stamp in Real Red ink.
• Sailboat: Stamp in Basic Gray ink.
8. Adhere the sailboat pieces to the card using the Stampin’ Dimensionals then adhere the jewels.

Thank you for joining me today … Here is another sample I’m sure you’ll fall in love with.

Have a wonderful day!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Tips & Hacks for the Lighthouse Point Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am excited to share last nights replay of my Facebook LIVE and the 2 cards that I made using the die cut pieces I shared with my attendees!

Let’s take a look at all that is included in the Lighthouse Point Bundle by Stampin’ Up! ….

Now … Let me show you what all those die cut pieces are for and how to make your own lighthouse!! Please note that this video was actually done in 2022, NOT 1922 as stated in the video!! You’ve got to love a LIVE broadcast! lol

NOW … I’d like to share 2 different cards using the die cuts I shared last night along with some of the ideas we shared. Let me start with the idea of recreating the Cana Island Lighthouse located in Door County Wisconsin …

You will notice that this lighthouse does not have the smooth edges that are dies do … However, the idea that “Beth” shared last night of using the brick embossing folder to create the “look” of the Cana Lighthouse worked great!! Check this out ….

I used the reverse side of the Brick Embossing Folder to the “morter” was raised and not the bricks. Then I did a “Mash Up” by using the designer paper from the New Horizons suite!

I’m so excited to share this with you! I truly believe that when we stamp together, our creativity just blooms! Thanks for the inspiration …

Now … I was so jazzed up from my LIVE and the way the card turned out, I just kept stamping!! We talked about the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and how it’s stripes and top were black sooo ….

Again … I brought in items from the New Horizons suite in to make this card including the “grass” dies and the Pebbles Enamel Shapes. Thanks again for spending the evening with me, and for joining me today.

Have a great day!! I have the supply list of items listed below if you were inspired and want to get creating.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Lighthouse Mash-Up ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s a Tuesday Two Bundle Mash Up … time for some fun today. Let’s take two new bundles and mash them together to create an amazing card. Let’s use the He’s the Man bundle from the He’s All That suite and introduce it to the Lighthouse Point bundle. You knew that was going to be a “must” on my wish list!!

I’m using the compass stamp from the He’s the Man bundle to create my background … I’m using the NEW Starry Sky In-Color cardtock and ink.

The Starry Sky card base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. The card front that I stamped on measures 5-1/4″ x 4″. I popped up the front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The Lighthouse was die cut from the bundle … it has all the dies to make a super easy assembly. Who knew building a lighthouse could be this easy! If you want to learn more about the Lighthouse Point bundle, join me tonight on my Facebook LIVE. I’ll be sharing more about this great bundle.

The sentiment comes from the Lighthouse Point bundle and I used the dies to cut and mat it. The colors used with the Starry Sky was Real Red and Basic White … very nautical! I added a touch of Crushed Curry as a compliment to the blue. Really pops too … doesn’t it!?

Thank you for joining me today … I hope you join me tonight at 6:30 Central Time to see more with the Lighthouse Point bundle. CLICK HERE to get to my Facebook page.

Have a wonderful day!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Masculine Anniversary Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Are you ready for another card from the He’s the Man Suite? I am just trying to show the versatility of this suite! I know that my stampin’ friends who camp and travel are going to love this next card. I’ve shared cards for Father Day … Birthdays … why not Anniversaries!!

I’m using a fun pattern from the designer paper that highlights campers and trees in the colors of Soft Succulent and Early Espresso. I borrowed the “Happy Anniversary” from the Celebrating You stamp set. I heat embossed the greeting with Basic White embossing powder.

My Early Espresso card base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. Then I used a “split panel” … the top one measuring 5-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ and the bottom measures 5-1/4″ x 1″. Both panels are popped up using the Foam Adhesive Strips … this allows our designer paper to be highlighted and gives are card a fun dimension!

The badge was stamped in Early Espresso on Soft Succulent and die cut using one of the dies included in the He’s All That Bundle include in the He’s the Man Suite! It was attached to the two panels to create a bridge and it looks cool! lol

I hope you are enjoying all the different styles I’ve shown using this suite … and hopefully I covered most of the color pallets included in the suite. I also wanted to share several different layouts with you … all of which you can easily recreate!

Thank you for visiting my blog today … if you like the content, please click the LIKE button below. Enjoy today!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Simply Sunday: With You I’m Never Lost

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have yet another card from the He’s the Man suite!! This one is super easy, super quick and super cute! Perfect for your Super Man!

I’m using the die cuts that are included in the He’s the Man designer paper. These make creating your cards or scrapbook pages quick & easy. I just had to use the Layering Designs Vellum with the road map on it… it goes perfect with my card today.

I’m using Cajun Craze for the card base of 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. The Basic White mat is 4″ x 5-1/4″ and the He’s the Man designer paper is cut the same at 4″ x 5-1/4″ …. I wanted a bright visual to highlight the map.

The “Never Lost” die cut actually had a tent on it which I covered up with my car. Then I used dimensionals to pop up both the sentiment and the car. I used Mini Glue dots to attach my stars. For the stars I picked the three different colors to tie in all the colors of the main images… Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Soft Succulent.

I just fell in love with this card the minute those dies cut pieces landed on that map! This card would not only work for a birthday or Father’s Day but also a great “Thank You” card for that special someone who “goes out of their way” to help!

Thank you so much for going on this mini journey with me today …

Have a wonderful Sunday!!

I have the supply list of items listed below for your convenience.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

He’s A Classic Birthday Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So … what did you think about the He’s the Man Suite? We are all looking for masculine inspiration so I have another card for you today. This one I’ve pulled out the dies to create something stunning!

It’s a classic in every way … from the argyle pattern of designer paper to the classic car. What I love is the die cut pieces that actually aligned with the designer paper, creating a stunning pop of texture.

I began with a basic size card base of 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. The Very Vanilla mat is 4″ x 5-1/4″ and the designer paper is 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ …. I just wanted to tie in the greeting colors, plus it really made the designer series paper pop.

This card was fun and easy to make! With a simple layout and the patterned paper, adding the die cut argyle pieces just added some great texture to the card. I also popped up the birthday greeting to give this card even more dimension.

I think you will find the “He’s the Man” Suite very versatile … I’ll be sharing even more cards with this one for sure! Thank you for stopping by today.

Have a great day!! I have the supply list of items listed below for your convenience.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤