Category Archives: Christmas

Simply Sunday: Making Spirits Bright

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Before I share my card with you today, I want to take a moment to honor those we lost, those who helped, and those who lost their loved ones on this day 15 years ago.  It changed the face of America, but we became strong and rebuilt as we always do.

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Terrorism is evil and still rears its ugly head all over the world … let’s stand strong together. We are one people and are more a like than we are different (Our Olympians and stampers are a good example of that). Let’s remember how this tragedy brought us together, neighbor helping neighbor, rebuilding together.

We’ll never forget but we move forward, and we live to honor those we lost.

Today’s card is “Making Spirits Bright” …

Yesterday I shared a video of our new “Cable Knit” embossing folder and promised a cute card using this folder.  It is a lot thicker than the folders you are used to using, this is so we can get the detail …

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I used the cable knit as my background and with it’s deep emboss, it won’t get lost on the card, it stands up on it’s own. It’s done in Very Vanilla and mounted on Garden Green cardstock. The cute little stocking come from the “Hang Your Stocking” bundle.

Our “Making Spirits Bright” comes from the stamp set designed to coordinate with the “Tin of Tags” … however, get your moneys worth and use it on all it’s cards – it’s very versatile!

Let me know what you think … I’ve been missing my stocking die, but now we have the really cute bundle 🙂

Thank you for sharing a part of your day with me. Let me know what you think of the card / embossing folder. I’d also like to know what you want to see … I’d love to help 🙂

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Handmade for the Holidays

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, New Product Intro / Video by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share two videos with you for some fun and to introduce you to the new “Cable Knit” embossing folder, it’s one of those “I didn’t know” so now you will 🙂

Take a look at this cute video from Stampin’ Up! introducing the new Holiday Catalog …

 

This embossing folder is designed to impress—really impress. It creates a deeper, showier impression. Watch and see how to add easy depth to your crafting.

 

I’ll leave you with this cute card made by Stampin’ Up! and featured in the Holiday Catalog ….

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Stop back tomorrow and see the simply cute card that I created using the new “Cable Knit Dynamic” Embossing Folder.

Thanks for stopping by and have yourself a wonderful day.

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Forever Evergreen …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, 3-D Projects, Christmas by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Do you like stampin’ kits? Here’s a cute one that is included in the Holiday Catalog … Forever Evergreen Project Kit!

Decorate your mantlepiece with festive trees and seasonal decorations. This kit makes three trees in two sizes—one 13″ (33 cm) tall, two 11″ (27.9 cm) tall—each individually trimmed with handmade ornaments. Complete the kit using the Forever Evergreen Stamp Set (item 142184). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately. Instructions included.

Watch the video about this kit …

Kit includes
* Garden Green and Wild Wasabi die-cut cardstock tree pieces
* Cardstock ornaments
* Kraft, vanilla, and printed gold foil die-cut ornaments
* Gold foil and glitter die-cut stars
* Gold 1/8″ (3.2 mm) Ribbon
* Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Natural Trim
* Cherry Cobbler Pompom Trim
* Linen Thread
* Cherry Cobbler honeycomb balls
* Gold faceted sequin garland
* Die-cut wood snowflakes
* Ornament hooks
* Plastic dowels

Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Garden Green, gold, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi

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

Have a safe and happy Holiday ~

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Simply Sunday: Christmas Stocking

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It appears as if I have been distracted by this beautiful Wisconsin weather today! A perfect day with all the windows in the house open, plus a planning session for my upcoming Holiday Catalog Launch Party and Holiday Retreat! But I’m here now and sharing a simply cute card using one of the bundles that will be featured at these upcoming events!

Our color pallet was based off the “Presents & Pinecones” Designer Series Paper which mats the “focal point” … the stocking and our greeting: Cherry Cobbler, Mint Macaron and Whisper White.

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Who doesn’t love stockings by the fire at Christmas? This is the perfect bundle … with so many options to create your stockings, you wont’ have to make any two the same! You can stamp any of the 5 designs, you can use the different textures included in the framelits, or you can simply use the basic stocking die to cut out a stocking from any of your favorite designer papers! SO MUCH FUN to play with 🙂

If you haven’t signed up for the Holiday Catalog Launch Party … there is still time, and we would love to have you join us. There are going to be 10 fabulous cards and plenty of fun and surprises! Bring your camera! Contact me at … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com  RSVP due by Sept.9th for Monday. Sept.12th.

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The “Holiday Retreat” has already filled to capacity … but there is always Spring of 2017!

Thanks for checking in on me today! I’ll be back tomorrow at my regular time.

Have a wonderful rest of your day ~

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Warmth & Cheer …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, New Product Intro / Video by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of the new products that was introduced in the Holiday Catalog.  It’s part of the “Warmth & Cheer” product suite.  It’s a simple product that produces dynamic effects… It’s the “Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

This embossing folder is designed to impress—really impress. It creates a deeper, showier impression. Watch and see how to add easy depth to your crafting.

Check out the entire product suite on pages 12 and 13 in your Holiday Catalog. The stamp set, designer paper and more coordinate to make your card making and scrapbooking projects a breeze.

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I would love to show you this, or some of the items in the catalog … Let’s Party! Let’s set a date …

You can contact me by e-mail ~   lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Let me know if you have any questions with this product or anything else in this amazing catalog.

Enjoy your Friday, and thanks for dropping in.

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Suite Seasons …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Fall / Autumn, Halloween, HOLIDAYS by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am so excited to say “It’s Here” …

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Today I’d like to feature a stamp set that I think is so versatile, you will want this one in your stamp collection.  WHY? Because it has a little bit of every greeting for this upcoming season, or should I say “seasons” …

A picture tells a thousand words, so I’ll just show you …

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I just love this time of year … it slows down just a bit, the weather cools down and the landscape becomes alive with vivid colors of yellow, red and orange. I can smell it already…

Then we gather with our families to give thanks for all the blessings we have, which leads us right into Christmas! Rosie red cheeks, mittens and Hot Chocolate … yum, yum.  We won’t even talk about the Christmas Cookie!

Yep, I love this time of year … and this stamp set captures so many of the sentiments of the season.

Thank you for joining me today ~

Have a wonderful day.

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Stitched with Cheer …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, New Product Intro / Video by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today sharing a video from Stampin’ Up! that showcases the new “Stitched with Cheer” project kit from the Holiday Catalog.

Add a handmade touch when you use the Stitched with Cheer Project Kit for your festive cards. This kit comes with everything you need to stitch up the season in style—needle, thread, cards, and envelopes. See how easy it is to make cards with a personal touch!

Only a few days until you too can order from the Holiday catalog … so exciting!

Thanks for dropping by …

Hope you have a terrific Tuesday.

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Thoughtful Branches Last Days …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s Monday again! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Today I’m hosting one more “Thoughtful Branches” classes and I wanted to send out a reminder that this versatile stamp set and coordinating framelits ends this Wednesday. It will be so sad to see it go.

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I will say it again … If you use “Lovely as a Tree” for your go to stamp set, you will really love the Exclusive Limited Time “Thoughtful Branches” Bundle. If you purchase this bundle on-line by August 31st, I will send you the 3 cards that we made in my class.

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It’s so fun to be able to create a seasonal card … you can watch it go from summer to fall to winter!

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Below is another one of the tree’s included in the bundle … so pretty.

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Below you can see the same tree branches I used above in the background with the die cut tree as your focal point. These are both beautiful cards that showcase the versatility of this bundle.Appreciation_Gallery_DBWS_Aug2016_NA_SP_EU(4)

If you would like to purchase this bundle before it officially retires after Wednesday … just click on the icon below.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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A Thoughtful Branches Christmas …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Quick -n- Easy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I know we have some time yet before Christmas, but I know many of you like to get your ideas early so you can begin your holiday stamping.

Today I’d like to share with you a beautiful Christmas card I designed with the Thoughtful Branches stamp set. It’s one of the cards that we made at my Hostess Appreciation Party.  I wanted to used the pretty pine tree from the stamp set and here is what I came up with …

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It’s so easy to align the foliage with the branches when using the photopolymer stamps… just make sure you have plenty of ink in your ink pads or the tend to stick to the paper a bit.

I teamed up my Thoughtful Branches with the pretty “This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper” from the annual catalog. This is a great paper stack when making cards because there are actually 4 – 12 x 12 sheets each of 6 double-sided designs … a total of 24 sheets!

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OK stampers … put this on your wish list: “Holly Berry Happiness” – this is the stamp set that I took the greeting from – page 27 in the Holiday Catalog. I love the holly, and the bows, and I LOVE the Coordinating Punch!

Last but not least …. I finished off my card with a pretty little bow made from the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, just as you would complete a gift.

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I hope you enjoyed my card today … Remember that the “Thoughtful Branches” is an exclusive stamp set / bundle which end on August 31st, so if you really like this … just click the link I have for you below and you can purchase it today.

Thank you so much for the visit today, hope your day is a good one.

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Let’s Party …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Stampin' Class Announcement, Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a cute card with you and some upcoming stamping events. Let me begin with the “Thoughtful Branches” class … this is my second as the first filled up before I even got to send an e-mail invite! I announced the new date at the “Hostess Appreciation Party” and now ONLY 2 SPOTS are left!

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You will enjoy this class … you will learn “hand-on” different uses of your dies and how nice it coordinates with your stamp set. There will also be fun techniques and tips shared at this class. RSVP by 8/27.

If you are looking forward to getting your hands on the fabulous items in the NEW Holiday Catalog, then join me for a fun filled evening creating 10 cards for only $20 / envelopes included. This class will be much more than Christmas so RSVP and join me for a great evening…

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This cute little card was created by the Stampin’ Up! staff and comes directly out of the catalog (one of the best places to find inspiration) It is also the card that made me want to have this stamp set and framelits in my own stampin’ collection.

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I hope you can join us, and I thank you for taking time to check it all out.

Have a fabulous day!

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It’s not a Sneak Peek without a card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So sorry for the late post today, but I know you understand who sometimes life gets in the way! Besides extra hours at work, I’m busy planning several upcoming events …

  • Thoughtful Branches Class
  • Hostess Appreciation Party
  • Holiday Catalog Launch Party
  • Holiday Retreat

I’m excited to share a brand new stamp set and thinlits that will be in the Holiday Catalog! I’m not sure I could pick a favorite so I decided to start with the big guy … You got it!! SANTA CLAUS!

I’ve teamed up the “Greetings from Santa” stamp set with the “Detailed Santa” Thinlits Die to create this cute card …

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The thinlit die makes it super simple to create this card, in fact … it does all the work. The “Merry Christmas” greeting comes from the “Greetings from Santa stamp set, and so does the “Ho! Ho! Ho!

I used Dazzling Diamonds glitter to jazz up Santa’s hat and the surrounding swirls.

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The inside of the card has Santa’s list stamped in Basic Gray and the question of the season is …”Naughty or Nice” stamped in Real Red. This is complemented with the new “Candy Cane Lane” Washi Tape. I LOVE IT!! and used it on the front of the cards as well.

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You are going to LOVE the new Holiday Catalog … so many wonderful new items to share with you.

Thanks for checking in on me today! I’ll be back tomorrow with my Simply Sunday series of cards.

Have a wonderful weekend ~

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Introducing: Peace This Christmas

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared that the Holiday Catalog will soon be released and are due to ship to you around August 8th!! The also released a virtual Holiday Catalog Launch Party … we (the demonstrators) we so excited to get our sneak peek – we blew up the internet! Can you image – demonstrators all over the world trying to get onto the Stampin’ Up! website all at once!

Let me just say that the “Sneak Peek” was fabulous … I feel in love with this new product suite and can’t wait to share it with you! Get on my e-mail list because you won’t want to miss my “Catalog Launch Party” … I will host it at the very end of August or early September (I’m just waiting to confirm the date on the hall) and will send out notification for this FUN event!

Meanwhile …. I’d like to introduce to you an new suite in the annual catalog called “This Christmas” …

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It is both Traditional and Elegant … the color pallet is Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Very Vanilla.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year and this stamp set will make it all the merrier. With its beautifully scripted sentiments and beautiful images, let this set say it all on your Christmas cards.

Hope you enjoyed this touch of Christmas today, we could use a little holiday spirit and peace right now.

Have a wonderful day, and Thank You for checking in with me!

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Throwback Thursday: Christmas in July – Seasonal Snapshot

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I wanted to share some fun cards that I made with the Project Life “Seasonal Snapshot” kit. You want to know what’s cool about this? It’s on our Clearance Rack!! You can get this kit for ONLY $6.40 … that’s a 60% Savings!

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Here I used one of the “cards” as they call them and actually turned it into a card. The beautiful snowflake print is already on it. Take a look at what is in this kit …

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You can see by the photo that there are cards that contain “greetings” or headings for your scrapbook page … The next card is a sample of one of those that I turned the “Let’s Be Jolly”  into a super simple & cute card.

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The accessory pack is also available and on the Clearance Rack … Here are more samples that I made with the accessory kit!

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I love the wood embellishments that are included in the Accessory pack! Take a look at all the goodies that are included … this kit (jam packed full of fun) is only $5.20

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Here is another card that I made with one of the wood embellishments. You’ll notice the little red dot that say’s “Very Merry” was used on the card as well.

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The next card I made with the tree that came “out” of the wood embellishment above!! This piece I actually dyed with my ink pad. I simply rubbed it over the wood piece until I got the desired color.

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How fun was that? Christmas is July is always refreshing and even more fun when you can get your supplies at a 60% discount!

I have the links for the kits below, just click on either on of them and it will take you to my website.  Then you can check out the rest of the items on the Clearance Rack or shop the Annual Catalog.

Have fun and thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous day ~

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My Hero Recap …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy 4th of July!!

Today I just wanted to post a recap of all the cards that I created so far, using the NEW My Hero Stamp Set. I will share all 7 with you today …

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Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Stampin’ Up! partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Each year, we design an exclusive stamp set to promote the partnership with RMHC, and donate a portion of the proceeds from the each sale of that set. To date, more than $1,000,000 has been donated from RMHC stamp set sales.

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Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrators are also encouraged to volunteer their time teaching local Ronald McDonald House guests the creative art of rubber stamping through the Making a Difference program. Demonstrators also create cards at training events which are donated to Ronald McDonald Houses. Those staying at the Houses then use the cards to keep in touch with loved ones while they are away from home.

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How you can help!

You can help us make a difference. Purchase this year’s set, My Hero, and we’ll donate $3 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for each set purchased.

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THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

Our homes are filled with more than help, they’re filled with hope

Many families travel far from home and spend several weeks or months to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children – a long time to be away or to divide a family. And, for children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having mom and dad close by for love and support. A Ronald McDonald House is that “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost.

Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of

their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest. We believe that when a child is hospitalized the love and support of family is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed.

You can help us make a difference. Purchase this year’s set, My Hero, and we’ll donate $3 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for each set purchased.

I appreciate you staying with me to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House Charities. It’s a foundation that touches my heart, as our children are our future. I’m proud that Stampin’ Up! is a RMHC partner.

Have a safe and wonderful day ~

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Christmas in July …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you have been enjoying the “My Hero” showcase. You’ve seen 3 different cards made with this stamp set and I have another for you today.

We’ve all heard of Christmas in July, and today is the 1st of July so I’m sharing my first Christmas card of the year! The saying is from the “My Hero” stamp set and was teamed up with the “This Christmas” Specialty Designer Series Paper and the NEW “Holly” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

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I just love that Stampin’ Up! packages cardstocks to coordinate with our Designer papers … it just makes life so much easier.

Once the greeting was stamped in Cherry Cobbler it was punched out using the 2″ circle punch. I backed the greeting with our “Metallic Foil Doilies” … it just adds a beautiful touch to the card.

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To top it all off and complete my card, I added a gold star from the NEW “Metallic Enamel Shapes.

Are you starting to see how fun and versatile this stamp set it? I’ll have another for you tomorrow too, so be sure to come back and check it out.

Till then …

Have a great day!

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