Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Technique Tuesday: Joseph’s Coat

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m not only sharing another alternative to the July 2020 Paper Pumpkin, but an awesome technique … Joseph’s Coat. This technique is a real WOW!

It may look like I started with Basic Black cardstock but it’s actually Whisper White! I’m using the “burst” stamp from the exclusive stamp set included in the kit.

To begin … I used the Sponge Daubers to lay down a circle of color; Real Red and Pacific Point. The ink must be dry before you proceed to the next step, you can let it sit a while or heat set the color with your heat gun.

Once dry, ink up your stamp with VersaMark and stamp the “burst” image over the top of your red, re-ink and stamp over the blue, re-ink one more time and stamp directly onto the cardstock … this will give you your white fireworks! Apply “CLEAR” Embossing Powder and set with heat gun.

Once your burst images are embossed it’s time for the “coat” … a coat of black ink is applied to make your stamped images pop. You can use your brayer however, I just apply my ink “direct to paper”… drag the ink pad across your cardfront, it’s quick and I can get a nice even coverage.

Once you are happy with the amount of black ink applied, use a tissue to wipe the ink off of your embossed images … they will brighten up beautifully. You could leave it like this, but I really wanted to jazz it up so I grabbed my “Wink of Stella”!!

The Wink of Stella just adds the perfect sparkle for my fireworks! I began just over the top of the lines, then I found when I went between the lines, it darkened the black and added an amazing contrast. But I’m not done with Stella yet … I “tapped” extra “stella” onto the cardfront by tapping the brush onto a marker which forces the ink out which spatters onto your cardfront.

I then colored my Rhinestones to match my fireworks for a little extra texture and sparkle. I also added it to my greeting tag as an anchor and to add a bit more color to the tag. It’s really quite simple and a lot of fun to make.

So … what do you think of my “Fireworks Party”? Is this a technique you would like to try? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you so much for the visit and hanging out while I shared how to make this fun card using a great technique. I’ll meet you back here tomorrow with a card using the “Add-On” that is available for your July 2020 Paper Pumpkin.

Enjoy your day!

Here is a list of the products used on these cards … Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Summer Nights Alternative

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a great weekend and got a chance to peek at my Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin card yesterday … it was posted quite a bit later than normal!! Today I have an alternative to the designs in the kit.

The Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin reminds me of time spent with my grandpa and grandma as a child, running through the tall grasses on the farm chasing Fireflies. Grandma would always give us one of her canning jars so we could catch a couple ….

I always had to let them out before we went back into the house because I didn’t want them to die, and let the lights go out. As a kid, you watch in amazement as those little lights blink on and off, and there were soooo many of them! The Fireflies lit up the night like a galaxy of stars … but close enough to touch.

To this day, I still love watching the Fireflies, those memories take me to a happy place. Isn’t that our intention when we send a card to a friend or family member? To bring joy or comfort … it’s an amazing feeling.

I didn’t change much on my card … the backgrounds are the “postcards” from the kit, I just added a Night of Navy card base to turn it into a card. I cut down my mason jar as I wanted my fireflies to be the main focus.

The fireflies, like the jar are embossed in gold and really stand out beautifully. However, I did add my own twinkle … I touched as many of the stars as I could with the Wink of Stella. After a few minutes and I knew the Wink of Stella was dry, I rubbed my finger over the stars and onto the entire card front – WOW, what a stunning shimmery background it creates!

I chose my greeting from the Peaceful Moments stamp set, the sentiment when sent to my sister reflects those memories we had as kids, and she would know that I was thinking of her.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope this cute little card brought back some happy memories for you as well. The “refill” kit for the July 2020 Paper Pumpkin is still available (Does not include the stamp set) and you have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to do so.

Have a wonderful day ~

Simply Sunday: Summer Nights

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a quick post to share the July 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit … when we talk “Simple” there is nothing easier than our Paper Pumpkin kits. The “work” is done for you … only the fun of stamping and assembly are left.

Craft a summer night worth celebrating with the July 2020 kit! This magical and bright crafting experience is one you will always remember! And don’t forget to check out the Summer Nights Add-On; perfect for expanding your Summer Nights experience! I will be sharing my creation with that on Wednesday.

I turned the “post card” into a regular card with a Calypso Coral card base. The only other thing that I changed from the Paper Pumpkin design was the “tag” for the greeting … I used a smaller one because I love the backgrounds.

I’m also in love with those gold glitter stars! The Farris Wheel scene comes as shown directly from the kit. So cute.

Thank you for joining me today … stop back tomorrow as I will share an alternative card with you.

Coffee and cookies and cocktails, oh my!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you were able to check out the coffee and the cocktails … because today I’m sharing a platter of cookies!

Coffee and cookies and cocktails, oh my! In the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle, sweet treats and friendly greetings come together to
create adorable cards with retro touches ….

You may want to grab that cup of coffee because it’s going to go perfectly with this plate of cookies. I have simply fallen in love with this bundle.

What better way to check in on a friend than with plate of cookies? According to the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle, there is no better way!
With the Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set and the Love You More Than Dies, you can whip up cute cards faster than a batch of cookies.

After seeing three different cards from the Nothing’s Better Than bundle … Which one is your favorite? I’m having a hard time deciding, those cute little coffee mugs are pulling on my heart strings!

Thanks for hanging out with me today, hope we can do it in person sometime soon! Enjoy your day today …

Here is a list of the products used on these cards … Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Today is that kind of day …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Did you get a chance to see yesterday’s card? Well … we’re trading coffee cups for cocktail glasses today! Click here to view. I have another card sample from the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle and I hope your day is a good one …

COCKTAILS CARD
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

  1. Stamp the cocktail outline image twice in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp the solid cocktail image in Coastal Cabana ink over the outline image. Stamp the lemon and umbrella images in Daffodil Delight and Petal Pink ink. (To get a dark image as shown, stamp each lemon and umbrella twice.) Die cut the stamped images and set aside.
  2. Stamp first half of sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Petal Pink Cardstock and cut to 1-1/8″ x 1/4″ (2.9 x 0.64 cm). Stamp second half of sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Petal Pink Cardstock and cut to 1-1/4″ x 1/4″ (3.2 x 0.64 cm). Die cut “Cocktails” from Basic Black Cardstock.
  3. Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the die-cut cocktail images to a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (3″ x 4″; 7.6 x 10.2 cm). Adhere both pieces of the sentiment and the die-cut “Cocktails” to the Whisper White Cardstock.
  4. Adhere layered cardstock to a piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock
    (3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ ; 8.3 x 11.4 cm). Adhere entire piece to Coastal Cabana card.

Whether it’s coffee or cocktails, if you haven’t tried the Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set and the Love You More Than Dies, there’s no better time than now! When purchased together in the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle, you’ll get both products at a 10% discount. Send me a message or follow click on the link below to snag a bundle of your own!

So what are your thoughts on this “retro” Nothing’s Better Than Bundle? The fonts and designs really set the tone for this bundle … I love it!

Thank you for stopping by and checking out today’s post. Have yourself a wonderful day.

Here is a list of the products used on today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Nothing’s Better Than …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m back today after a “genealogy” break but I have a cute card perfect for a Monday Morning!

Coffee and cookies and cocktails, oh my! In the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle, sweet treats and friendly greetings come together to
create adorable cards with retro touches.

Today’s card was designed to get you going in the morning … perfect for a Monday!

Here are Step by Step instructions …

  1. Stamp solid coffee cup image three times, once each in Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and Petal Pink ink. (To get a darker image as shown, stamp each solid cup image twice.) Stamp the outline coffee cup over each solid image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Die cut the stamped images and set aside.
  2. Stamp steam image three times (stamped off each time) on Whisper White Cardstock (4″ x 3″; 10.2 x 7.6 cm). Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere die-cut coffee cups to stamped cardstock, barely covering the bottom of each steam image. Adhere die-cut “Coffee” to cardstock. Adhere both halves of the sentiment to the cardstock.
  3. Adhere layered Whisper White piece to a piece of Coastal Cabana Cardstock (4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″; 11.4 x 8.3 cm). Adhere entire piece to Petal Pink card.

You’ll be sure to see more from this fun bundle!! So be sure to stop back again.

Thanks for joining me today. Hope your Monday is a good one, and don’t forget the coffee!

Walk through the Ferns & Fun Folds!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like you to join me in a walk through the beautiful greenery of the Forever Fern Bundle / Forever Greenery product suite. This is my “go to” stamp set, it reminds me of Lovely as a Tree … you can use it for any occasion and for masculine or feminine cards.

Let’s begin with a “simple” stamped card … it’s getting a lot of hits on Pinterest! Makes you feel good when people like the cards you design …

You could leave this card as is, or add a little bling to … Any greeting could be used with this card. You can click HERE to see the original post.

My next card is still basic stamping but with a bit more layering and a fun layout. The corner rounder on the Trio Punch was used to create the cute blocks …

Now … look and see what a few embellishment can do!! I added a simple bow and some rhinestones that I colored with the Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Marker …

If you like the layout of the squares that are rounded … I have one more to show you. For this one, I added a few more steps; the background was embossed with the new Tasteful Textile embossing folder. Then I added larger squares with the Forever Greenery Designer paper to add a real pop.

To finish off the card, the greeting was stamped onto Whisper White and punched with the Everyday Label punch … a little twine to add even more texture and the Elegant Faceted Gems for a some bling to draw your eye around the entire card.

It’s time to bring out the dies! This card was designed with the “Eclipse” Technique ….

The background was textured and I used the Trio Punch again to add the cute floral punch on our greeting. You can learn more about this card HERE. The “Pick a FREE Bundle” offer on that post is no longer available.

Next I’d like to share one of my favorite cards I created from the Forever Greenery suite ….

The background highlights one of the patterns from the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper and splitting it into 3 panels gives the card depth. The punched flowers add a beautiful dimension and the Gold Ring ties everything together … Click HERE to get the step by step details.

This fun card is one of the two cards that my June Club members created so I have created Full Color, Step by Step instructions for this card and the Double Triangle Fold card coming up next (Click Here to View Post) This is a fun and simple card to create ….

This is the second Fun Fold Card … This Double Triangle Fold Card is amazing. It begins in a vertical / portrait position ….

And then it changes into the vertical /landscape layout as it opens …

It is not as hard to create as what you may think. You can follow the step by step instructions to recreate this, and once you have the pattern, you can create for any occasion!

I also want to remind you that we are in the middle of “Bonus Days” … so for each $50 you purchase, you will receive a $5.00 coupon code to shop with next month! That’s a 10% discount … and we all like saving money!

With each $50 you spend with me, you will also receive a Virtual Rewards point from me (Click Here for Rewards Program).

It’s a great time to get the amazing Forever Greenery suite / bundle and reap the many rewards as well … including the step by step instructions! The color pallet comes from the Forever Fern Designer Series Paper and includes the Pretty Peacock and Just Jade … soooo pretty!

Your friends are going to “flip” over this card and it’s not as hard as it looks to create. Once you’ve learned how to make this … you’ll be hooked. I’m already hooked on this suite.

Let me know if you need help placing your order or you can order direct from my store by clicking on one of the images below.

Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy your day and have a wonderful weekend. I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun twist!!

Here is the Suite and Bundle that is the focus of the products I used to today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Lovely You Gift Box

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s cards made with the Lovely You bundle … today I’d like to share a pretty little gift box using the same bundle. You can create elegant, uplifting cards for your loved ones with the Lovely You Bundle and tuck them inside this box!

The Lovely You Stamp Set includes 18 cling stamps with
thoughtful, heartfelt messages and simple floral designs. When purchased with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, both products are available
at a 10% discount! Send me a message or follow the link in my profile to learn more about this special offer.

Here is our sweet little gift box …

To create the pretty tag you begin with the Stitched So Sweetly
Dies and Flirty Flamingo cardstock … then run it through the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder. You’ll be using the Flirty Flamingo, and Daffodil Delight markers to color your floral stamps, you’ll stamp the rest in Granny Apple Green, and Petal Pink … then die cut.

You will punch two strips from Whisper White and and use the Coastal Cabana ink with your Aqua Painter to watercolor the top strip … then stamp your greeting. You’ll tie up your tag with Linen Thread after you tuck in the cute leaves from the In Good Taste Elements using the Multipurpose Liquid glue … together they add so much texture and dimension.

Now that we’ve created the tag … it’s time to prep the box!

Our acetate card boxes are perfect for giving handmade cards as gifts. Each box holds 5 standard cards plus envelopes and you’ll get 10 boxes per package. Size: 4-7/16″ x 5-13/16″ x 5/8″

Now here’s the tip for adding our finishing touches ….

To finish off our gift box we’ve added a few “smiles” for you … the secret to this sweet addition is to heat emboss the “smile” from the Lovely You stamp set onto Vellum cardstock. Then just tuck this into the box between your gift and the label (on the inside).

Such a cute gift to give someone and bring a smile to their face.

Thank you for joining me today. Hope something makes you smile today!

Here is a list of the products used on today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Lovely You Bundle …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well … we’ve made it half way through the week, and I have a cute card to share with you. Those cute cards on the front of the catalog … they are from the Lovely You Bundle and that is what was used for today’s card. The Lovely You Bundle includes the Lovely You Stamp Set and the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

With the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch you can create labels in six sizes. Insert any length of cardstock in the width you want, punch, and you’re done! The three widths are: 1″ (2.5 cm), 3/4″ (1.9 cm), and 1/2″ (3.8 cm).

You will add delicate florals, fronds, and flourishes to your cards and projects with Lovely You Stamp Set.

Using the Pick a Punch options, punch the ends of Daffodil Delight
3-1/4″ x 1/2″, Magenta Madness 3-1/2″ x 1″ and Whisper White 3″ x 3/4″ cardstock strips.

Stamp leaf images in Daffodil Delight ink on the Daffodil Delight
Cardstock strip. Stamp floral images in Magenta Madness ink on the
Magenta Madness Cardstock strip. Stamp the sentiment on the
Whisper White Cardstock strip using Jet Black StazOn Ink pad.

Stamp images in Pool Party ink on a piece of Pool Party Cardstock
(3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″). Layer the stamped Pool Party piece on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For our Miles Apart card you’ll stamp the floral images in Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, and Pool Party ink on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″). Stamp the sentiment in Jet Black StazOn ink on a piece of Pool Party Cardstock (3-3/4″ x 3/4″)

Punch five 1/2″ wide pieces of Magenta Madness Cardstock using the smallest punch from the bundle to create five cardstock embellishments.

Layer and adhere the Pool Party and Magenta Madness pieces on the Whisper White Cardstock. Adhere the whole piece to the Daffodil Delight card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Both of these cute cards were created by the Stampin’ Up! home office. They highlight the stamp set so beautifully and the stampin’ tip of using the punched ends as an embellishment is awesome … truly a light bulb moment!

Thanks for stopping by today, I’ll meet you back here tomorrow. Have a good day!

Here is a list of the products used on today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Two for Tuesday: Baby Wipe Technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How is your week going so far? Hope well … as today I’m sharing two cute cards that showcases the Baby Wipe Technique. You will see two different ways to use those baby wipes.

I am using the Borders Abound stamp set, baby wipes, and Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Pacific Point. You begin by laying out your baby wipes (I used the kind from the $ $tore) and then you add a few drops of ink in each color onto your baby wipe…

I chose these colors because I picked the snowflake border from the Borders Abound stamp set … now you can use this “inked” baby wipe as your new multi-colored stamp pad. I’m starting simple on my first card ….

I stamped my “multi-colored” snowflakes near the bottom and then added my Christmas greeting … this comes from the “Arrange a Wreath” stamp set. I believe I used this on the 5 cards I shared with you on Sunday (Click Here to View). The snowflakes were kissed with Wink of Stella … just a touch to add a subtle sparkle, and then I layered with the Pool Party to tie it all together. I wish the picture showed the Wink of Stella … so delicate.

My next Baby Wipe technique card, I used the same snowflake border stamp, but this time it’s inked with VersaMark so I can emboss my Whisper White card front in Clear Embossing Powder. Once embossed …. I took my “inked” baby wipe and ran it over the clear embossed image. WOW What a fun impact it creates on your card …

I trimmed my baby “wiped” card front and mounted it onto some Pacific Point. The white background was “speckled” with the Wink of Stella. Tap your Wink of Stella pen against another pen or a block to sprinkle the Stella onto the background … it’s beautiful! The little Wink of Stella spots shimmer and the heavier ones look silver, and they add such a wintry touch to your card.

I’m thrilled that you can actually see the little shimmer and silver spots from the Wink of Stella. And I love the look of “brush strokes” on this card … it appears as if you hand painted it!

This is one of those fun techniques (one of my favorites for Fall cards) where you get more bang for your buck because you can create two different looks from your Baby Wipe technique.

I’m not sure about you … but I come away with inky fingers when I do the “dragging” on the Baby Wipe technique. Some like to wear gloves, I don’t mind the inky fingers unless I’m going someplace nice.

I hope you enjoyed today’s technique and cards … I’d love to know what you’d like to see. Leave a comment below so I can better meet your stamping needs.

Thanks for the visit today, it’s appreciated. See you tomorrow!

Here is a list of the product I used to today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Double Triangle Fun Fold with a Twist!

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I am thrilled to share my “Double Triangle” Fold card with you today using the Forever Greenery products. This fun fold has a twist to surprise the recipient of the card. It starts as a vertical (portrait) layout and twists to a horizontal (landscape) layout!!

This fun card is one of the two that my June Club members so I have created Full Color, Step by Step instructions for this card and the Triangle Fold card I shared on Saturday (Click Here to View Post) Here is the card ….

I will send you the PDF files for both cards when you purchase the Forever Fern bundle or Suite from me. A special “Thank you” … the ladies at stamp club loved them!!

As I said … today’s card goes from portrait ….

And then it changes into the vertical /landscape layout as it opens …

I also want to remind you that we are in the middle of “Bonus Days” … so for each $50 you purchase, you will receive a $5.00 coupon code to shop with next month! That’s a 10% discount … and we all like saving money!

With each $50 you spend with me, you will also receive a Virtual Rewards point from me (Click Here for Rewards Program).

It’s a great time to get the amazing Forever Greenery suite / bundle and reap the many rewards as well … including the step by step instructions! The color pallet comes from the Forever Fern Designer Series Paper and includes the Pretty Peacock and Just Jade … soooo pretty!

Your friends are going to “flip” over this card and it’s not as hard as it looks to create. Once you’ve learned how to make this … you’ll be hooked. I’m already hooked on this suite.

Let me know if you need help placing your order or you can order direct from my store by clicking on one of the images below.

Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week. I’ll be back tomorrow with my “Two for Tuesday”!!

Here is the Suite and Bundle that is the focus of the products I used to today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Simply Sunday: Creatively Simple & Stunning Cards!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share today’s 5 cards with you … YES, 5 cards! What is more simple than working with a card & envelope set … not sure, because this packet made creating these cards easy. My daughter was amazed that I made them so fast, but I started with a simple idea and I’m going to share that with you today.

Let’s begin with our card kit … the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Cards & Envelopes. These cute cards come in our new 2020-2022 In-Colors….

I love these card bases for quick and easy cards. There are 2 each of 5 2020–2022 In Colors. 10 printed card bases and 10 printed envelopes. Discover Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight.

I think the Polka dots are cute so I didn’t want to hide them so my first layer … usually Whisper White measures 4″ by 3″ and fits nicely inside my polka dots. To add a touch of color I will add the coordinating In Color 6 x 6 Designer paper pack and the ribbon. For some fun … we’ll use some of the punches we have. Let’s begin ….

My first card highlights the Misty Moonlight, so what better to start with than the “Cat” punch ….

My apologies for using the “retired” moon & stars … Looks like I need to check my catalog a little closer, but it does look nice with our Cat silhouette. I colored the polka dots with my Stampin’ Blends … one touch and they were “Bumble Bee”. I also used it on the envelope (and a ruler to guide me)

The next card highlights the Just Jade and the “Pine Tree” punch …

I punched the tree from two different patterns, added the ribbon with a bow (it is Christmas) and our greeting comes from the “Arrange a Wreath” stamp set. I used this stamp set for the rest of my cards today.

The third card brings us into Spring and the Magenta Madness …

I used the “Heart Punch Pack” to create this card… the scallop heart is punched in the Magenta Madness cardstock and the other heart is punched from the In Color 6 x 6 Designer paper pack. I also changed the layout from horizontal to vertical … they can be used either way.

I also switched up my ribbon from a simple bow to two lines of ribbon. Ribbon is the perfect way to add texture and color to your projects at a budget friendly price … there is a lot of ribbon on those bolts!!

My fourth card uses the ribbon in a similar fashion, more to dress up the card than to create a bow …

Talk about a simple card … I took the “sun” embellishment out of this months Paper Pumpkin kit! It’s cute and matches perfectly. The Paper Pumpkins are designed to coordinate with other products … and the stamp set, you guessed it – also from this kit! Each month you get an “Exclusive” stamp set that you’ll have around whenever you need it.

The fifth and final card today celebrates both the Bumblebee and the Cinnamon Cider …

I used both Daisy punches to create a sunflower and both the Bumblebee and Cinnamon Cider ribbon to create a pop of color and texture. The greeting is again from the “Arrange a Wreath” stamp set.

So, as you can see with the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Cards & Envelopes as your base and a little designer paper, ribbon and punches you can create “Simple yet Stunning” cards for all occasions!

Doesn’t that look like a mailbox full of fun! I hope I inspired you to start creating, and use some of those items you have in your collection to make something fresh and new.

Thank you for spending a part of your Sunday with me. Stop back tomorrow because I have an amazing “FUN FOLD” card. If you like what you saw today, feel free to leave me a quick note below or hit the LIKE button.

Here is a list of the supplies I used to create today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Forever Fern Fun Fold Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ve got another new card to share with you from the Forever Greenery Suite … I just can’t stop using this suite! It is so versatile and can be used for any occasion.

The Forever Greenery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! features watercolor patterns and images in a glorious array of green hues. Today’s card is a fun fold and super easy to recreate… and cute!

This Triangle Fun Fold works great for showing off your designer series paper. With a few simple cuts your card is over half way done. You can add layers if you prefer and some additional embellishments to “jack it up” even more. And when you open it ….

The simplicity of this card makes it easy to whip out many at a time … hmmm, a consideration for my Christmas cards! And they are fun to open.

I have another awesome fun fold card using this suite that I will be sharing on Monday so make sure you stop by. PLUS … when you purchase this suite or bundle through me (anything over $50 before ship/tax) I will send you the full color PDF with step by step instructions for today’s & Monday’s cards.

I’ll share more about today’s card and introduce you to the Double Triangle Fold card on Monday. This card has a real “twist” to it!!!

Thanks for stopping in today, hope yours is a good one.

Here is the Suite and Bundle that is the focus of the products I used to today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

The Blossoms are in full bloom …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I wanted to tell you about a set of products I absolutely adore: the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle! This beautiful, versatile bundle includes the
Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set and the Many Layered Blossoms Dies. Even better? You’ll receive a 10% discount when you buy the bundle!

My favorite thing about the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle is the simple watercolor effect. Painting with standard watercolors can be tricky, but
with the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle, achieving the artistic look of watercolor is a breeze!

Although the watercolor effect is my go-to, you can create a variety of different looks with this set. If you’d like to discover what else you
can do with the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle, let me know! I’d be happy to place an order for you.

This cute little gift box is perfect for a “Thank you” gift … fill it with a sweet treat or make coordinating note cards (3 x 3) fit perfect.

This beauty can be found right in your Annual catalog on page 51. I love sharing samples with you to make your creative process easier … and our annual catalog is another perfect place to find inspiration.

Check these out …

Let me know if you’d like a Blossoms in Bloom Bundle of your own! I’d love to see what you’d create with this set.

Thank you for joining me today, enjoy yours!

Here is the bundle that is the focus of the product I used to today’s cards. Find out more information about these products by clicking on the image … or you can begin your shopping from here as well. Thank you!

Don’t let these get away …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Celebrate the magic of summer nights with the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit! In this exclusive fun-filled kit, you’ll unbox enough supplies to create nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags.

There are only a few days left until the subscription period for the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit comes to a close—the last day to subscribe is 10 July!

What’s even more spectacular about July’s kit is the add-on you can purchase along with it! The Summer Nights Add-On includes 24 card bases and envelopes in coordinating Summer Nights designs. This add-on is perfect for helping you expand the Summer Nights creative experience beyond the Paper Pumpkin kit. Between the add-on and the leftover supplies from your Summer Nights kit, you will be crafting a summer night worth celebrating all month long!

STAMP CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT ….

Join me for an delightful day getting a jump on your Christmas cards this July! Your packets will contain everything (and more) to create the 20 cards in this class… PLUS, you’ll go home with enough supplies to make another 10 or more cards!!

You’ll enjoy stamping in a relaxing environment and a tasty home made lunch for you. I will have a variety of beverages for you to enjoy.

We will begin simple and work our way up to some fun folds … but all cards will be easily for you to recreate (because you’re going home with enough supplies to create 10+ more cards).

JULY PROMOTION ….

Bonus Days are back!! This popular promotion really heats up the summer … if you haven’t heard of this before for every $50 you spend by the 3rd of August 2020 (before shipping and tax) … you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used 4–31 August 2020.

Thank you for stopping back today. Enjoy!