Category Archives: HANDMADE CARDS

Curvy Variations …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? Hope you are well … Today I’d like to take a walk through the many variations of the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle. Let’s begin with my first …

The beautiful Feels Like Frost Designer Series paper teamed up with the Quite Curvy Bundle makes your cardmaking quick and easy! Don’t forget the beautiful silver patterns on the other side of this stunning designer paper.

My next card introduces you to the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (you can earn FREE during Sale-a-bration) It’s so fun and pretty …. great for cheering up your friends and family for any occasion!

Here are three more patterns from the Flower & Field Designer paper using the same layout ….

Aren’t the patterns fun and pretty?! Love them. Next up is my card design from the Curvy Christmas and Classic Christmas Designer paper …

I did use the sample layout as I did in the cards I shared with the new Flowers and Field Designer Paper that is available during Sale-a-bration. The layering of the designer paper and cardstock makes for quick -n- easy card making.

I used the 6″ x 6″ Classic Christmas Designer Paper … you can purchase this in the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (that has it all) along with the Curvy Christmas stamp set. I chose the pattern with the stars for Christmas, although I’ve seen some amazing cards on Pinterest using this bundle for Christmas. Here’s another …

The brown tone card was created by Stampin’ Up! While I was working on my card with the Stars … it just reminded me of the Fourth of July, our Service Men and Women and a celebration so I swapped out my cardstock to Night of Navy and another holiday was represented!!

The greeting comes from the Quite Curvy bundle and the stars come from the Curvy Christmasa stamp set. This is such a versatile variety bundle, like me, I’m sure you would like it all.

The last card share I have for you was my latest creation, changing it up by using the die as an edgelit and creating a fun card front and exposing a bit of the inside of the card …

The Quite Curvy bundle will be available later, however the Curvy Christmas is retiring. I have posted the links to the products so you can get a better look at the offerings. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Thank you so much for stopping by today… I hope yours is a great one.

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 ♥ 

Thinking of You at Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The weekend is slowly sneaking up on us … and so is Christmas! Today I have another card to share with you that I made using the another pattern from the “Classic Christmas” Designer Series paper. This 6″ x 6″ designer paper is included in the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle.

I wanted to create a different look than what I have been showing you so I used one of the other dies as an edgelit so you could see another way to use those dies. It looks so pretty and it gives your card a whole new look.

The greeting comes from the Curvy Christmas stamp set and really highlights the edge of our card, as so those pretty little Red Rhinestones …

I cut the edge just like I showed you in the video where we split the card in two and put our greeting in the center … her we just created a totally different look by leaving the second (or bottom) piece off completely!!

The Red Ribbon accents and coordinates with our greeting (Stamped in Real Red) and the Red Rhinestones. I chose the Shaded Spruce cardstock to add a rich dark green to compliment the red. Contrasting colors have a way of making the whole card pop … and the white base really brings out the white in the designer paper.

The Quite Curvy bundle will be available later, however the Curvy Christmas is retiring … so the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle will be gone too. I have posted the links below that you can click on and learn more about the products.

Thank you for joining me today… I hope you 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 ♥ 

Twice as Curvy Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? I hope all is well and your house is filled with excitement getting ready for the holidays. Today I have two cards to share with you that I made using the pattern I shared yesterday and the Curvy Christmas stamp set.

I did use the sample layout as I did in the cards I shared with the new Flowers and Field Designer Paper that is available during Sale-a-bration. The layering of the designer paper and cardstock makes for quick -n- easy card making.

I used the 6″ x 6″ Classic Christmas Designer Paper … you can purchase this in the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (that has it all) along with the Curvy Christmas stamp set. I chose the pattern with the stars for Christmas, although I’ve seen some amazing cards on Pinterest using this bundle for Christmas. Here’s another …

The brown tone card was created by Stampin’ Up! While I was working on my card with the Stars … it just reminded me of the Fourth of July, our Service Men and Women and a celebration so I swapped out my cardstock to Night of Navy and another holiday was represented!!

The greeting comes from the Quite Curvy bundle and the stars come from the Curvy Christmasa stamp set. This is such a versatile variety bundle, like me, I’m sure you would like it all.

The Quite Curvy bundle will be available later, however the Curvy Christmas is retiring. I have posted the links to the products so you can get a better look at the offerings. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Thank you so much for stopping by today… I hope yours is a great one.

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 for Quick -n- Easy Layers with the Quite Curvy Dies

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am back with more cards and a video to share with you today. The cards highlight both the Quite Curvy bundle and the NEW Flower and Field Designer Series paper that you can earn FREE during our upcoming Sale-a-bration! I’m so excited about this product offering and how versatile it truly is!!

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle can be used for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day crafts. The products can be bought separately, or you can save 10% by purchasing them all! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create cards for a variety of upcoming special occasions.

The tips are in the video so sit back and have a look at how easy this really is …

Now that was easy … right! As I stated in the video; it works great with Designer paper but I would not try to layer two pieces of cardstock while cutting. But who doesn’t love that POP of color that the designer paper brings, especially the new Flowers & Field!! Here is another card from that paper …

As promised … here are the measurements for my cards ….

Thank you for stopping by and checking out this amazing new bundle, or should I say “Bundles” shown below … Stop back tomorrow because I will be sharing more samples made from this suite!!

Have a great 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 ♥ 

You’re One in a Million

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Thank you for hanging around during my short absence … I appreciate your patience. Working retail during the Holidays can be a bit overwhelming with extra hours, managing staff … but there is still have underlying excitement of the season!! Keeps us all going ❤

Today I have a cute card to share using the Quite Curvy Bundle and some of the NEW (Sneak Peek) Designer paper that will be in the upcoming Sale-a-bration catalog!! Those and the new Mini are on their way (If you have ordered in the past 6 – 12 months) … If not, I will have some here that you can pick up!!

Isn’t this just adorable!? I love the patterns of this Designer Paper, you will see more tonight when you join me for my FACEBOOK LIVE @ 6 pm. I will also be sharing a simple tip on how you can create this card simply … this fabulous tip will show you how to create a perfect alignment between your cardstock and designer paper!!

Can’t wait to see you tonight!! Thank you so much for checking back in with me!!

Have a beautiful day ~

Guest Stamper: Deb Anderson

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another “DRAPERY FOLD” card for you … from Deb Anderson. Deb caught my Facebook LIVE demonstration on the Drapery Fold and was inspired to try it out … and she shared this sample with me ….

Deb used the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series paper for her card …

It is fairly simple to make and does not need a lot of supplies, and it’s fun! It give you a touch of “fanciness” on your card but slides into the envelope quite easy.

I have a video for you to watch, my Technique Tuesday video from my Facebook LIVE last night. Have a bit of a rest and watch the video …

What did you think … ?? This is the type of card that looks fancy but is pretty easy to make. Any designer paper could be used for this style of card. I chose to use the Poinsettia Place suite… such a pretty pattern and a natural background to accent the fold.

I have written down the measurements for you ….

I also showcased both cards in the photo … the one on the left is the one where the drapery fits from end to end, and the one on the right is the one I trimmed off to create a border all the way around my card front.

I hope I inspired you to try out this simple yet pretty “FUN FOLD”, then I’d LOVE to see what you create.

Have yourself a wonderful day, and thank you for spending part of it with me.

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 ♥ 

Curvy Christmas Greeting …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As promised … I am back today with my “Curvy Christmas” card. I can’t believe how easy this was to use and how cool the card turned out. Since I’m going Christmas, I chose the Feels Like Frost Designer Series paper. Once run through the Stampin’ Cut -n- Emboss machine and the Curvy Dies delivered this ……

My base is Whisper White and cut at 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″. The card front, also Whisper White is 5-1/4″ x 4″. The Feels Like Frost Designer Paper was cut 5-1/4″ x 3″ … and then I ran it through the die cutting machine with the Curvy Die. Once cut you just slide it apart and it exposes the area where you will stamp your greeting.

The greeting comes from the Curvy Christmas stamp set … the little stars are included in there as well. The cool thing about the Photopolymer stamps, is that you can shape them to fit “where” you want it to go.

I secure the bottoms piece before I stamp my greeting but I leave the top so I can adjust it if needed … If I do, I just trim off the excess paper. I am going to host an online class where I can show you more about this fun and amazing product line.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope today kicks off an amazing weekend for you!!

Have a great 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 ♥ 

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I just had to share this amazing new suite with you! It’s called the Quite Curvy bundle or the Variety Bundle which includes a Curvy Christmas! I’m so excited for this new product offering right before Christmas!!

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle can be used for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day crafts. The products can be bought separately, or you can save 10% by purchasing them all! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything your customers need to create cards for a variety of upcoming special occasions.

156228 – QUITE CURVY BUNDLE

158396 – QUITE CURVY VARIETY BUNDLE

This is a limited time only offer … The sales period runs 3 November 2020–4 January 2021… Let me know if you’re ready for one!

Thank you for stopping by and checking out this amazing new bundle, or should I say “Bundles”… Stop back tomorrow because I will be sharing a beautiful sample made from this suite!!

Have a great 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 ♥ 

Let the FUN Begin …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The YEAR END CLOSEOUT begins today … AND they have updated the Clearance Rack as well!! WOW … it just keeps getting better! I have a few things to share with you today, first my video … it’s a walk through of the catalog and what’s retiring, what’s discounted and a whole lot of samples!!

This is a long one, but it’s go great info ….

As suggested in the video … if there is something you “really” want, get it early! Our mama’s always told us … “The early bird catches the worm”. I don’t know if that’s true but I do know that products are available while supplies last and that there are no guarantees.

If you would like to participate in the “Hostess Code” … I have it listed for you below. Just click on THIS LINK and it will take you directly to my store where you can shop with the Hostess Code. If you are spending more than $150 bypass the Hostess Code and CLICK HERE … you will want to claim any hostess benefits.

These are the samples I missed on the video ….

Let me know if you have any questions. I’ll be back tomorrow with my Technique Tuesday video!

Happy Shopping!

Simply Sunday: Trimming the Town Slimline Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Oh my gosh … can you believe it is the 6th of December already? WOW At times (not always) this year has seemed to fly by … I hope you are all safe, healthy and ready for the holidays!

I have a new card layout I’d like to share with you today along with a big announcement from Stampin’ Up! Let’s begin with their announcement as I have two projects to share with you today …

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RETIREMENT LIST

Both of the items I will be sharing today are on the retirement list, let’s begin with the Slimline card … I’ve done these years ago (before someone gave them a fancy name … lol) I think they are fun because they are different from our normal size yet they fit nicely into a business size envelope!

Ok … a little hard to see but there is a Early Espresso card base … 8″ width x 8-1/2″length …. scored at 4′ on the width length and fold in half. My Pool Party mat measures 3-3/4″ x 8-1/4″ and then my Trimming the Town designer paper measures 3-1/2″ by 8″ …. I had a hard time cutting this designer paper pattern because it just looked so cool, but this layout gave me large pieces to work with and show how beautiful this really is.

That cute greeting is actually cut from another pattern found in the Trimming the Town Designer paper! Join me for a LIVE event where I go through the Holiday catalog highlighting what is going to retire and many, many samples!!

My second project is the Christmas Countdown Kit … this cute Advent type calendar is perfect for hiding those sweet treats as you count down the days to Christmas. Here is what the kit offers ….

I teamed up the kits with the Trimming the Town Designer Series paper. I am using the pattern that I used on my Slimline Card to highlight that pretty paper. I used one of the pieces from the kit as a template …

Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you will join me tomorrow at 7pm on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page for a walk through the catalog as I highlight the retiring items.

Have an amazing 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 ♥ 

MOST WONDERFUL TIME PRODUCT SUITE…

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I will be sharing one of our Christmas Card kits that was brought back to the Holiday Catalog by popular demand.  This is an amazing product suite.  I was lucky enough to receive this suite as a gift from Stampin’ Up! on the Greece Incentive trip.

We spent that day in Santorini … such a beautiful place. I wish I was back there!

When we returned to our rooms that evening we got a really cute bag from Stampin’ Up! and it was filled with the “MOST WONDERFUL TIME PRODUCT SUITE” and a note that said we should bring this with us to Make & Takes in the morning…

Everything you need to create your projects are included in the Wonderful Time Product Suite. Stamp Set, dies, designer papers, embellishments and more, and that is what the is too.

Here are the three cards that we made during our Make & Take session yesterday morning. I love how cute the Christmas tree’s look with the tinsel trim and the designer paper with the “gold” that glimmers so beautifully ….

I love the deer but I just can’t get over how cute that Christmas tree is with the tinsel wrapped around it … Perfect for St.Nick!

Thank you so much for taking a part of your Friday to visit my blog …

Have an amazing 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 ♥ 

Reverse Masking Technique with Winter Woods

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have my video to share with you today … I am demonstrating the “Reverse Masking” technique and highlighting two different mediums you can use to create your reverse mask! I also have some additional stamping tips to share with you. Sit back and enjoy the video …

What a fun and easy technique this is …. It’s an oldie but a goodie!! I love how this technique creates depth to your card without all the layers and hazzle! Which one of the mediums to do this technique do you prefer? The sponge daubers or the brush? The Blending Brushes will be available in the upcoming Jan – June Mini catalog!

I used Shaded Spruce for my sponging and for the tree and of course it is the main color of our designer paper which comes from the Wonder of the Season and is called the “Tis the Season” 6 x 6, and is layered onto the Basic Black card base.

The Tree and Greeting both come from the Winter Woods stamp set … it was Hot, Hot, Hot last year but I think it’s the perfect year round stamp set!

A little piece of the extra designer paper was adhered inside to coordinate our entire card. The pretty gold edged Real Read ribbon is from the All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and checking it out.

Have a beautiful 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 ♥ 

A Jolly Christmas

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you a couple of projects that I created this weekend during my Countdown to Christmas party. I am showcasing the Jolly Gingerbread – November 2020 Paper Pumpkin.

Go grab a cup of coffee,tea or your favorite beverage, then sit back and relax and watch the video of my demonstration …

I hope you enjoyed the video and the sneak peek into my Countdown to Christmas party. We have a lot of fun … all done virtually for now. There are games and prizes, special offers, LIVE demonstrations and a whole lot of fun.

If you would like to be invited to future parties, please make sure you are on my mailing list.

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

Simply Sunday: Christmas Around the World

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a special card I would like to share with you. This card was created during my “Countdown to Christmas” virtual party during my “Stamp with Me” session yesterday. What a wonderful collaboration it was! Here is what we came up with ….

We were using the “Trimming the Town” Suite … They chose the base color of Misty Moonlight, which house we were going to use, how many trees and which of the two colors from the “All the Trimmings” ribbon we were going to use.

I chose the designer paper with Christmas greetings is the different languages because 2020 has been a year like no other… and we all went through this together. For some this pandemic and election has divided us but my WISH for Christmas is to realize life is short, don’t sweat the small stuff, and make it all small stuff … it’s time to gather our hearts together.

We used the Snow Globe dies and Shaker Domes to create our ornament on the card. The house and tree were cut out using the Home Together Dies from the Trimming the Town product suite. A dash of glittery snow was added and our card was complete!

They are so cute and super easy to make … they could also be made into gift tags to add to your presents!!

Thank you for joining me today, I hope your Sunday is Simply beautiful.

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 ♥ 

Thanksgiving Guest Stamper: Kathie D.

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Happy Thanksgiving Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a very special card to share with you, one that was sent to me for this very occasion … It touched my heart.

Kathie’s beautiful card was created with the Colorful Season stamp set and coordinating dies (retired). I couldn’t resist sharing Kathie’s card with all of you …

I can’t express enough the gratitude that I have in my heart for you, my stampin’ friends … for the past 20 years we have grown to know each other better and have shared the ups and downs that life presents us. You have made it easier to get through the rough times and brightened even my best days … I thank you.

Although we many not be gathering as we normally do … My wish for you on this day is peace and the joy spent with family and/ or friends.

God Bless, Linda