Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Peaceful Deer Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a special birthday card, a card I created using the Beauty of the Earth Designer paper and the deer from the Peaceful Deer Bundle. I recently joined a group of demonstrators that create and share cards … this is the one that I shared with our group.

We also share instructions and a supply list. Nice thing about this group … I will be able to share cards with you that were created by my stampin’ demonstrator friends, so you’ll see different styles and ideas, and isn’t that what we all seek … ideas!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic White  5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored & folded at 4-1/4″ & 2” x 2” (greeting)
  • Cardstock #2: Night of Navy: 5-1/4” x 4” (Mat for Designer Paper) & 2” x 2” Circle
  • Cardstock #3 Scrap for deer
  • Designer Paper: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
  • Cardstock #4: Night of Navy: 5-1/4” x 4” (Inside Mat)
  • Cardstock #5: Basic White: 5-1/8” x 3-7/8” (Inside for writing)
  • Designer Paper Strip: 5″ x 1/2″ décor for inside

Instructions:

  • Stamp (It’s Your Day) greeting with Night of Navy Ink onto Basic White and Die Cut with Layering Circle Die
  • Die cut 2” x 2” Night of Navy piece with slightly larger Layer Circle Die … attach together.
  • Stamp resting deer with Momento Ink on a scrap piece of Basic White.
  • Color Deer with Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut.
  • Use the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends (Dark) and dye your White Seam Binding … Let Dry.
  • Layer the 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ Beauty of the Earth Designer paper over Night of Navy mat and secure.
  • Attach the ribbon that you have dyed to the bottom portion of the cardfront
  • Snip off the bottom of the greeting layers and tuck behind the ribbon.  I did not pop this up.
  • Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals pop up the deer and position it on the left side of the greeting.
  • Using Stampin’ dimensionals, attach the assembled card front to your base.
  • For the inside of the card, adhere strip of designer paper on the left side of the Basic White.
  • Attach Basic White piece to your Night of Navy and secure to the inside flap of your card.

I hope this card tutorial inspires you to begin making all occasion cards. Can you image using all of your amazing designer papers for different looks … Have fun with this layout, it’s simple yet highlights the birthday greeting for the receiver of the card.

Thank you for stopping by today to check out my post. Give it a LIKE at the bottom or leave a comment … it is welcomed and greatly appreciated. It also helps others find this blog.

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 ❤

Quick & Easy POP UP Cards!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a fun, easy and quick way to make POP UP cards. I love the look on my grandkids faces when the open up the card and up pops the greeting, a stamped image or a Gift Card!!

Grab a cup of coffee and sit back while we watch the replay of my LIVE video last night … then I will share my finished card inside and out!

Don’t you just love to find fun and easy ways to make people smile. You can put your “POP UP” insert inside any card like I showed in the video. I’ll be sharing the Paper Pumpkin card shown in the video…

As I suggested in the video, I tucked another present inside the card …

Too cute and some “eye poppin'” fun as well. I hope I’ve inspired you to grab some cardstock and a scissors and create some POP UP cards for your friends and family.

Have fun and have a great day!

Thanks for joining me today ~

Christmas Snowflakes … Two for Tuesday

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Many of us would love to send out hand-made Christmas cards but do not have a lot of time, so I’m here to help with an … oh so cute, and quick & easy card you can recreate in no time at all …

Two simple colors of cardstock; Basic White and Balmy Blue. I used the Time of Giving Stamp Set for the snowflake swirls inside the card and to decorate my envelope.

I used the Wintry 3-D Embossing Folder on the Balmy Blue for both my cards. Then the Wonderful Snowflakes … they are iridescent so the color just dances across them.

If you’re looking for just a little more color … you can use any one of our Stampin’ Blends and color your Snowflakes … and best of all, that iridescence shines right through.

You can create these pretty snowflake cards with ease and in no time at all. It’s a card base with a contrasting piece that measures 3″ x 4-1/4″. I hope you try out this simple layout.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. A simple layout so you can create your Christmas Cards with ease … fun for the whole family!

Enjoy your 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 ♥

Encircled in Warmth Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We’re kicking off another week so I thought I would start it out by sharing a very versatile group of stamps -n- dies. I’ll begin with the Encircled in Warmth stamp set that is in our current MINI Catalog which ends soon….

These fabulous greetings were designed to coordinate with the Encircled in Beauty Dies that you’ll find in our Annual Catalog …

They may not look like much but wait until you start cutting out the delicate designs and layer them … there are so many different creative options, I’ll show you two today! My “Let it Snow” card showcases the Encircled in Warmth Stamp Set and Encircled in Beauty dies ….

I used the die on the bottom left (large outer die) to cut the Basic White mat, and then again with the die on the bottom left to die cut the delicate Mint Macaron pattern and layered them together. I stamped my greeting and die cut that as well.

I’m using a Mint Macaron design from the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper pack, and added texture with the use of the Wintry 3-D Embossing Folder. Although this sample has a Pool Party Ribbon … I like the White Glitter Ribbon on this card better.

Let me share the “bundle” with you …

The bundle is found in the Annual Catalog and will save you 10% when purchased together. And the Encircled in Warmth Stamp set which I used on my card is found in the Mini Catalog. All together these stamp sets and dies make up a force to be reckoned with … and can be used year round for any occasion.

Here is a card from the catalog that highlights the bundle …

So whether your making Christmas cards or a card for any occasion, this trio should be in your stamp room for easy access.

Thank you for joining me today. Have a wonderful week!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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: Happy National Poinsettia Day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card to share highlighting the Poinsettia Petals Stamp set. Today I began with just Stamp * Ink * and Paper …. then introduced our Stampin’ Blends to create the stunning color on our poinsettia and a little texture on the background.

The card base is Cherry Cobbler as is the piece that I textured using the Tasteful Textile Embossing folder … The texture really makes the focal point of the card pop! My Basic White stamped piece measures 4″ x 2-3/4″ and the Basic Black mat measures 4-1/8″ x 2-7/8″ … you can use 1/4″ measurements on the mat to make it easier cutting (4-1/4″ x 3″).

Next, I stamped the Poinsettia in the upper-left hand corner, and the greeting in the lower-left hand corner.

Now it’s time to color … I’m using the Dark Poppy Parade and Dark Cherry Cobbler. I color the entire petal with the Dark Poppy Parade and then use the lines in the image to color in the Dark Cherry Cobbler. They blend so easily together and give you a deep rich color (the photo does not do it justice!) Once finished, I go back with the Dark Cherry Cobbler and color just the area closest to the yellow center … this was colored with Dark Daffodil Delight and highlighted with Wink of Stella.

I finished off the card with three of my favorites, the Elegant Faceted Gems and tied it up with the Bakers Twine from the Playful Pets Trim Combo pack. Don’t ever be afraid to grab items from another bundle / suite to enhance your cards & hand stamped projects!

Thank you for checking in on me today …

Enjoy your Sunday!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ❤

Thank You Card Tutorial & Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another card from our Stampin’ Up! offices that features the Color & Contour bundle … the same bundle I shared with you yesterday. I will also be sharing a video that demonstrates how easy it is to create “both” today’s and yesterday’s cards. Awesome right! Here is today’s card ….

Grab a cup of coffee, hot cocoa, tea … whatever you prefer and join me for this quick video …

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING CARD TUTORIAL

  1. Cut a piece of Fresh Freesia Cardstock to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ (14.9 x 21 cm) and score at 4-1/4″ (10.8 cm). This is your card base.
  2. With the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, use the Scalloped Contours Dies to die cut a scalloped rectangle shape (3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″; 9.5 x 6.4 cm) out of Very Vanilla Cardstock (4″ x 3″; 10.2 x 7.6 cm).
  3. On the right side of the Very Vanilla die-cut piece, use the Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad to stamp the leaf and stem image from the Color & Contour Stamp Set. Stamp the “Thank you for everything” sentiment in Fresh Freesia to the left.
  4. On a 2″ (5.1 cm) square of Very Vanilla Cardstock, stamp the open-line floral image using the Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad. Then, stamp the coordinating Two-Step filler image in Mango Melody over the open-line floral image to create a complete flower.
  5. To cut the complete flower, run the coordinating floral die from the Scalloped Contours Dies through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Then, adhere the die-cut piece above the leaf and stamped stem using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Cut a 17″ (43.2 cm) piece of Linen Thread. Wrap the thread horizontally around the scalloped rectangle piece and tie a bow in the lower left-hand corner.
  7. Stamp the splatter image from the Color & Contour Stamp Set in Fresh Freesia diagonally onto the center of the card base, moving from the lower left-hand corner to the upper right-hand corner.
  8. Adhere the scalloped rectangle piece to the card base using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed the cards, the tutorials and the video … This is a cute bundle, and I just love those dies because they can be used anytime! I still may be sneaking in some Christmas cards yet though! lol

Thank you for joining me for a while today …

Have a wonderful weekend!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ❤

Color & Contour Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a card to share that comes direct from our Stampin’ Up! offices. The featured bundle is Color & Contour and the card highlights some of my favorite New In-Colors; Pale Papaya and Fresh Freesia.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING CARD

1. Cut a piece of Pale Papaya Cardstock to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and score at 4-1/4″ (10.8 cm). This is your card base.

2. With the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, use the Scalloped Contours Dies to die cut a scalloped rectangle shape (4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″; 11.4 x 8.3 cm) out of Very Vanilla Cardstock (5″ x 4″; 12.7 x 10.2 cm).

3. On the lower right-hand corner of the Very Vanilla die-cut piece, stamp the “You’re absolutely amazing” sentiment from the Color & Contour Stamp Set using the Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad®.

4. On a 4″ (10.2 cm) square of Very Vanilla Cardstock, stamp the open-line floral and stem image in two places using the Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad. Then, stamp the coordinating Two-Step filler image in Fresh Freesia over both open-line images.

5. Run the coordinating floral and stem die from the Scalloped Contours Dies through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to cut both floral and stem images.

6. Cut a 9″ (22.9 cm) piece of Linen Thread. Combine the die-cut floral pieces to create a bouquet, wrap the thread around the stems, then tie a bow.

7. Adhere the bouquet to the scalloped rectangle piece using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals®. Then, adhere the scalloped rectangle piece to the card base using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and inspires you to try this layout or bundle … the soft colors have me thinking Spring!! I had my one snowfall and one cold day, so I’m ready – LOL

Thank you for stopping by … Have a wonderful day!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ❤

Peaceful Cabin / Guest Stamper: Kathy Cz.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How many of you have the Peaceful Cabin bundle? Many of my friends do … it’s so versatile. Today I’d like to share with you a beautiful card that I received from one of my friends Kathy C. Kathy is also one of my Stars Team members and loves to share her passion for stamping!

Kathy used the Peaceful Place Designer paper (sold out) along with the Peaceful Cabin bundle and then accented it with the Evening Evergreen cardstock. (Looks bluish from the light). It’s a simple layout but with the glimmer paper tucked underneath the die cut cabin … it really pops.

I think anyone would enjoy receiving this card, I know I sure did. I would love to spend a few days here in this Peaceful Cabin.

I want to thank you for checking out my blog today…. enjoy today.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥

Gift Boxes & Card Alternatives

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing my Tuesday Night LIVE video replay of the fun November 2021 Paper Pumpkin. You’ll see how easy it is to put these little cuties together (they are not really little) and two Alternative Projects!! Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and join me for this presentation …

This November kit is sooo much fun and easy to put together … remember, everything is included in the kits (you may need adhesive for some kits) but includes all the projects that are die cut for you, the exclusive stamp set and an ink spot … plus fun embellishments.

Here is a picture of the finished tree …

All you need for this kit is the goodies you tuck inside the bag! As a subscriber you can also purchase past kits and refills when available! How cool is that. Here is the link if you wish to be a monthly subscriber: CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE When you subscribe through me, you will be invited to my Paper Pumpkin Pals Facebook Page where I’ll share more alternative projects with you.

If you subscribe on or before December 10th … you will receive the Lots of Pun Kit … You can activate your subscription after the 10th and receive the January Kit which will be announced on December 11th.

Now let’s get a close up of that cute snowman … he is adorable! This is the first of two alternative projects I have for you today!

The perfectionist in me had to change out the Real Red cardstock to Poppy Parade … I wanted to colors to coordinate as they should. He is adorable!!

Now I would like to share with you the second alternative project that I made using the third gift box pieces … the presents!

I cut apart the stack of presents so they would fit on the front of my card. The cute background you see is not designer paper but Wink of Stella just “dotted” onto Basic White cardstock!! I also added Stella to all the bows … oh, it sparkles so pretty! I try not to add other products to my first alternatives so you can really see what you can do with just this kit.

But, if you think the front is cute … wait till you see the inside!!

Oh yes I did … I took one of those presents and made a pop-up card. The pretty greeting comes from the exclusive stamp set that comes with your Paper Pumpkin Kit. The exclusive stamp sets are worth the price of the Paper Pumpkin alone!! I think that our Paper Pumpkin and Stamping Kits are the perfect “GIFT” for the crafters on your holiday shopping list.

Did you know you can give “Gift Subscriptions” … how fun to have one of these fun kits sent to your craftin’ friends each month. I will put links at the bottom for limited subscriptions.

Thank you for joining me today. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin or other “gifting” ideas. I’m here to help.

Don’t forget we have FREE SHIPPING today ONLY (Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions do not apply) and may be combined with the Clearance Rack and Retiring products! Great way to save.

Again, thanks for stopping by and I wish you a fabulous day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥

One Day Only Free Shipping …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Great news! Stampin’ Up! just announced FREE SHIPPING for One Day Only … Wednesday, December 8th.

Time to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On 8 December only, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $50 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to my website and stock up on your favorites or grab some stocking stuffers!

Join me tonight for my Facebook LIVE Stamping Presentation at 6:30 pm Central Time.

Happy St. Nick Day!!

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Hello Stamp in’ Friends ~

I have some cute “Gift Giving” suggestions today … from favorite items at $10 or less, to our Paper Pumpkin and the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The kits are the perfect program for beginner crafters with its variety and all-inclusive projects, but even avid crafters like a quick and easy card now and then …

Here are some of my favorite Card Kits …

Another form of kits is our Paper Pumpkin … a monthly subscription or pre-paid subscriptions you can “gift” to someone.

Now I’d like to share a few of my favorite things … Great “Gift Giving” ideas for the Paper Crafter on your Christmas List!!

I also have GIFT CERTIFICATES … I design a beautiful card along with your Gift Certificate so you can gift it as soon as you pick it up! Specify your “occasion” … Christmas, Birthday, etc.

Please feel free to contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com … message me below … or message me through Facebook if you have any questions. Click Here for a quick link to shop.

Thanks for joining me today, hope your day is a good one.

Simply Sunday: Words of Cheer

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you are all having a beautiful day! Today I would like to share a card that I made for my daughters birthday … and yes, I am using the Words of Cheer bundle that most people look at as “Christmas”.

It may have been designed for Christmas but I’d like to show you how to maximize your purchase by creating beautiful cards for any occasion or season! I teamed the Words of Cheer bundle with the Whimsy paper (already SOLD OUT) but I want you to look past the paper because I made a “Shaker Card” ….

To create the “shaker” I used the Rectangle Stitched Dies and cut out a frame. I attached my window sheet to the back of the frame and then added the Adhesive Strips … soooo, easy to use! Then I sprinkled my sequins on the front of my card where I wanted my window to go, peeled off the backing of the Adhesive Strips and ta da!! Shaker Card!!

The bundle comes with the “layering” word dies so I used the “happy” … cut the mat out of silver and the accent with designer paper, then I simply hand stamped the birthday, cut it out and attached it to the front all together.

My daughters birthday is December 23rd so it’s easy to see why I used this designer paper. I am not surprised it sold out when the retirement list went out, it was very popular … You can CLICK HERE to see the retirement list. Items sell fast, and our Words of Cheer bundle is also on that list!

I thank you for joining me on this Sunday and wish you a beautiful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥

Holiday Cheer Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing a card I made using the Whimsy Wonder Designer paper and I teamed it up with the Words of Cheer Bundle … They play so nicely together.

What caught my eye in the “Words of Cheer” bundle was the layer dies … how fun is that! And it’s easy to pick out your colors when you are using the Whimsy Wonder … I chose the Mint Macaron and Mossy Meadow and highlighted my greeting with the Silver Foil that accents the designer paper.

I believe the Whimsy & Wonder Designer paper has SOLD OUT already, however the Words of Cheer bundle is still available. It’s always sad to see our favorites leaving.

If you like this one, I invite you to join me tomorrow for a stunning card created with the same Words of Cheer bundle but it’s not Christmas … I’ve turned it into a “Birthday” card!

Thank you for joining me today! Enjoy your Friday …

and I’ll meet you back here tomorrow.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥

Whimsical Trees Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of Stampin’ Up!s Artisian Team members and her stunning projects … My name is Tammy Wilson and I live in Dayton, Nevada. Today I’ll be sharing three different holiday projects with you that I created using the Whimsical Trees Bundle and the Seasonal Labels Dies. I am sharing Tammy’s projects and “her” descriptions … These amazing products are on the “Retirement List”

With a touch of shabby chic inspiration, I used the Whimsical Trees Bundle, Seasonal Labels Dies, and Peaceful Place Specialty Designer Series Paper to create my banner, card, and gift tag. By adding a variety of ribbon, along with the Subtle Shimmer Sequins, I stepped up the shabby chic look just a bit more.

To create the trees, I started with Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and added a wash of color using my Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad and a Water Painter. After I dried the paper with a Heat Tool, I cut out the trees using one of the dies from the Whimsical Trees Bundle.

For the tree garland, I used the Silver Foil Specialty Pack along with a die from the Whimsical Tree Bundle. (Tip: To give the Silver Foil Specialty Pack paper more of a vintage feel, lightly sand the paper before die-cutting.)

For the card, I started with Basic White Thick Cardstock, embossed it with the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder, and layered a slightly larger piece of Basic White Thick Cardstock underneath. I then used a few Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the panel to a Blushing Bride Cardstock base. For a fun bit of texture, I used 8″ lengths of the three ribbons and cut them in half vertically. After I folded the ribbon in half, I tied white Baker’s Twine around the bundle. I also sprinkled on several Subtle Shimmer Sequins.

For the gift tag, I punched a hole at the top of the label, then added some white Baker’s Twine for the hanger. To create the bow, I used 10″ lengths of the three ribbons, cut them in half vertically, then trimmed the ends to the desired length.

I hope you enjoyed Tammy Wilson’s projects … easy to see why she is on the Artisan Team! I do not have the bundle but have some cute projects to share with you in the next couple of day. Thanks for stopping by today ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥ 

WOW… Holiday Mini Retiring List & Clearance Rack Refreshed!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Big news in the crafting world today … the “Retirement List” goes live today from the Holiday Mini Catalog (AKA: Jul-Dec Mini Catalog) and Stampin’ Up! has added even more awesome products on the Clearance Rack … this is great timing when shopping for your family & friends who love to craft!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EXCEL SHEET

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF LIST

You’ll find punches and beautiful designer paper, like the amazing “Fine Art Floral” … perfect for making stunning cards quickly by just adding a greeting!! Embossing Folders, Embellishments and Ribbons …Oh My!!

Get there EARLY … because when it’s gone … it’s GONE 😦

Please contact me with any questions or to help you place an order. Any of the links above will take you to my store, or you can just click on the little store below!

Thank you so much for spending some time with me today.

Have a wonderful day!