Category Archives: Quick -n- Easy

Something Borrowed …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a beautiful card for you that is sweet and simple. Spring seems to bring about wedding plans, so we to must plan … our cards!

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I began with the beautiful “Something Borrowed” Designer Series paper, and teamed it with a Sahara Sand base and a pop of Pink Pirouette.

The pretty little trim was created with the “Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border” punch, and was topped off with a Whisper White strip. The simple greeting comes from the Stampin’ Up! “Your Perfect Day” stamp set.

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I love the new “Something Borrowed” embellishments and had to add it to this card. It ties in so well with the Designer Paper! I also added some Rhinestones and colored them all (including the Something Borrowed embellishment) with a pink sharpie.

Just because a card is simple in it’s design, does not mean it cannot be elegant!

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and I’ll pay the tax!

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Let me know if you have any questions. lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a “Perfect Day” ~

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Simply Sunday … Spring Cards

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share a touch of “spring” with you. I have two cards that I created using the Sheer Perfection Vellum… I’m so sad this will be gone in a couple of days! I teamed up the Vellum with the “Crazy About You” stamp set and the coordinating “Flower Medallion Punch” on both cards.

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My first card fits well with my “Simply Sunday’s” theme ….

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Simple flowers with a touch of Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie from the Brights Collection of Markers. The vellum is placed over our Whisper White with a Basic Gray mat … popped up on a Daffodil Delight card base. Add a simple ribbon and your card is complete.

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Inside I added a bit more of the vellum and created a greeting from the “Crazy about You” stamp set. The stamp set is great for creating your own sayings because it has so much to choose from.

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My second card has a few more steps but still easy to recreate. I again began with the vellum and colored it in with an Old Olive marker … also from the Brights Collection. Because it takes a bit to dry, I dipped it in clear embossing powder and heat embossed it. This gave it some added texture and really made the green pop!

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The vellum was mounted on Old Olive and then matted on the Basic Gray, and secured to the Old Olive card base. I used the Oval Collection Framelits for the greeting and topped off the flower with a rhinestone.

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I finished off the inside with a couple of left over strips of cardstock and stamped the flower in the corner.  There are more great patterns in the vellum, and if you need to put in an order, do it before the Sale-a-bration period ends on Tuesday … don’t miss out.

As for my Stampin’ Tip … I wanted to show you a neat way I was shown to store my Photopolymer sets.

I took the clear sheet with the images on & slide it into my stamp case … make sure that the words are “backwards”, then you can place your photopolymer stamps directly onto the case. They stick just fine.

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With this set I needed to use both sides of the case, so I slide in a piece of plain white computer paper to block the writing that is on the sleeve.  You could do this to both sides if you like the brighter image on the left.

Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog.

Have a wonderful day ~

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One free gift for each $50 in purchases…. (so 2 gifts for a $100 order, 3 gifts for a $150 order + $25 in hostess merchandise credit to spend any way you like!)  CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

Simply Sunday … You’re the Best!

Posted in Punch Ideas, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Techniques, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a cute card for you, and as promised I have used the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Paper and the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set.

Yesterday you saw Brenda’s swap that showcased sponging on the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Paper and I have shared in a previous post (Click here to view) how to create a watercolor background with your Aqua Painters. You can also brayer this fabulous paper but …

today I’m going to show you how simple it is to use your markers and just color!

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Using my Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Island Indigo markers (the original Stampin’ Write markers) nothing fancy … I simply colored the first 3 spaces with Pool Party, the next 3 with Bermuda Bay, the next 3 with Island Indigo, then back to Bermuda Bay until all the lines were filled in.

Then I used a “baby wipe” to clean off my specialty paper …. I wiped off the excess in the direction of the lines. Quick & gentle … just enough to get the excess ink off, it also helps soften any lines from my coloring.

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Using my 3 colors from light to dark also created the “Ombre” look… a very popular technique!

I did team up the Sale-a-bration items with the Bundle of the “Petal Potpourri” stamp set and coordinating “Flower Medallion” punch that is in the Occasions catalog – page 23. If Stampin’ Up! bundles it … I purchase it, I love the 15% savings!! Gives me more money to buy more goodies!

To finish off my flower, I added some of our Dazzling Details glitter adhesive (glitter glue) to the center. I think it adds just enough glitter without being over powering.

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How simple was that!? Just image all the color combinations you can do with this simple technique. This paper is amazing … you don’t want to miss out! Our Sale-a-bration period ends March 31st and all you need to do is make a purchase of $50 before shipping & handling and pick the Irresistibly Yours paper for your Sale-a-bration freebie!

I have the list of ingredients for making this card below. just click on any one of them to see more details or go to my on-line store.

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.

Have an awesome Sunday!

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Today’s Supply List …

You’re Simply Wonderful …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Monday to you!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today I’d like to share with you a different twist to the “Love is Kindness” card that I shared with you yesterday. You can use the same layout, yet change the color, add a ribbon and the look is changed!

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From Daffodil Delight to Pink Pirouette, and instead of a button … I’ve added a bow. Both super simple, both really cute!

I also “omitted” the words today and added a greeting from the Sale-a-bration stamp set; Simply Wonderful 🙂

I have some news from Stampin’ Up! that I would also like to share with you today …

 

Stampin’ Up! Announcements:

1. Blendabilities Quality Issues

We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.

At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.

 

2. Back Order List

Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER;  backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated. 

131202: Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock–March 9
137362: Balloon Framelits Die–March 13

Currently, the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:

131262: Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
126199: Stampin’ Pierce Mat
137866: Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim
137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die
139322: Butterfly Bundle (Wood)
139323: Butterfly Bundle (Clear)
138865: Butterfly Bundle (Photopolymer)

We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.

I’ve posted these lists due to the many questions I have been receiving from you while trying to place orders. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Stampin’ Up!

I thank you for your patience and will be here for you if you have any further questions.

Thank you for checking out my blog today, hope yours is a good one!

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Simply Sunday … Love is Kindness

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been so busy I never even got to step outside yesterday, but I noticed that the snow was melting … YAY!!!  Better yet, I hear there is a warming trend our way. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring!

On that note, I can’t wait to share today’s card with you. First time on my blog … the “Love is Kindness” stamp set. And what says spring better than tulips!! I stamped the image with the Momento ink pad and chose the “Daffodil Delight” Blendabilities to color them.

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Yellow hues always give you that warm fuzzy feeling. The greens are the “Old Olive” blendabilities, and I used the “Smoky Slate” blendabilities to soften the black on the newspaper. My base card is Basic Gray, again to soften the look of the card instead of the boldness of our Basic Black.

I embossed the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a touch of texture and popped up the flower portion to give it dimension.

 

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Just for fun … I added one of the buttons from the “Best Year Ever Accessory Pack”… it is one of the FREE items from our Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Thank you for joining me for today’s post, I appreciate you spending a bit of your Sunday with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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So happy for you!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Ahhhh … I believe we have all things back in order! So today I will showcase my “Simply Sunday” card even though it’s Tuesday. Besides, don’t we all love “simple” cards that are quick and easy to recreate. Today I will also be posting the new Weekly Deals for you.

When you are in a hurry to create a card there is nothing simpler than designer paper or our Project Life card collections… today’s card features the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card kit that is in our Sale-a-bration catalog.  That means it’s free with a $50 order.

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I picked one of the larger cards and cut it down a bit so I could mat it with the coordinating colors, Island Indigo and Pool Party. The opening between the two floral swags is perfect for a greeting … I picked the “So happy for you!” from the Bravo stamp set.  This is a very fun greeting set!

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Wow… that was easy! BUT … I thought it needed a touch of bling, so I added various size rhinestones on the flowers that had the Daffodil centers … then I colored the rhinestones with our Daffodil Delight Blendabilities!

 

Now for the Weekly Deals …

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Wow … they have all the “fun stuff” on sale this week, all the greatest supplies for making really cool gifts. I’ll be sure to share some of my favorites with you in the next couple of days!

133794G A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Gift Box Kit Item # 133794
Regular Price: $13.95
Discounted Price: $10.46
Natural Filter Paper Item # 133706
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Decorative Window Gift Box Item # 132146
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Gusseted Cellophane Bags Item # 133770
Regular Price: $4.50
Discounted Price: $3.38
Sweet Treat Embellishment Cups Item # 116802
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Extra Large Gift Boxes Item # 132147
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags Item # 135503
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
Lucky You Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 133461
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $4.77

 

Most of these items have never been showcased on our Weekly Deals before, I’m going to stock up! The boxes lay flat until you use them so they store nicely, and they are GREAT for gift giving.

Just click on any of the item descriptions for more information on that product, or to begin shopping. Remember…. orders over $35 qualify for my “Technique of the Month” card!

Thanks so much for your patience and for stopping back…. it’s great to be up and running again.

One more thing … I want to “THANK” those of you who are now “following” me on Pinterest. I love Pinterest and I still have many samples to add to my boards!

Have an awesome day ~

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THANKS … You Make my Heart Happy!

Posted in Paper Pumpkin, Project Life by Stampin' Up!, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thank You by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What did you think about yesterday’s announcement … 4 more amazing Sale-a-Bration products released just for the month of March! Click on flyer to view …

I have a cute project to share with you today! As promised … I will be using the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection that you will find in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

I have teamed it up with 2 great products … First, our February Paper Pumpkin and second, our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”.

The results from combining these 3 projects are a bold, fun and simple project to create! Let’s begin with the cute little box that is enclosed in the Paper Pumpkin kit …

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I simply trimmed down one of the cards from the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection – “This Day”, then stamped the envelope from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set in Daffodil Delight and topped it off with the greeting done in Pool Party.

It’s my representation on “Sending (the envelope) good wishes your way!

The inside of the card was super simple ….

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I trimmed down the cards to 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and used the felt “T-H-A-N-K-S” from the Paper Pumpkin kit. I love the bright colors … it’s just so “FUN!!”. I think it looks like a party 🙂 

Ohhhh … what a great thank you card to give to that special person who got you that “just what I wanted” gift.

I finished it off by adding a cute little verse to the back … the sun is just another one of the cute cards enclosed in the Card Collection. All the stamps came from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set.

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Hope you enjoyed my cute little project as much as I had fun making it! Quick and Simple, fun and cute!

Thanks much for stopping by today.

Brighten someone’s day … just by saying “THANKS” ~

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Simply Sunday … Sending Good Wishes

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m so excited to share my first card made with our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”. This great new set is just what you need to spread happiness to all. Its so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set).

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I wanted to create a simple, beautiful card … I love feather and all the greetings. I will definitely be sharing more from this stamp set with you.

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I stamped the feather with the VersaMark™ pad and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then sponged “Coastal Cabana” ink over the feathers and also used it for my greeting.

Just a pop of the Coastal Cabana between the two white pieces helps tie it all together. This card could be done in numerous different colors … pick your favorite!

There is a little texture created by embossing but I wanted to add some dimension to the card to I popped up the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That is it … simple, yet beautiful.

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Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Have a simply beautiful day ~

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Say “THANKS” with style …

Posted in Paper Pumpkin, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thank You by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to show you an alternative project that you can do with your February Paper Pumpkin.

I really meant to post earlier but last night I was not feeling up to par so I sat down on the couch and before I knew it, it was about 3 am … with all the lights and TV on! Needless to say … I shut everything off and went to bed! Must have really needed sleep … lol.

Yesterday you got to watch the Stampin’ Up! video on how to make the Filled with Gratitude project, here’s mine …

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I took the negative (or leftover) piece of felt and decided to create something with that. First, you have to cut it because it comes 2 per sheet. I used a ruler to draw a line where I wanted to cut, then used my “Craft Scissors” … it works great!

Because the felt piece is larger than a regular size card, I designed it to fit into a business size envelope! You’ll need to cut your full piece of cardstock (I used Soft Suede) down to 9-3/4” x 7-7/8” and fold in half lengthwise.

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I really wanted it to pop so I matted it with the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper! I did use Mini Glue Dots to hold the felt piece onto the glimmer paper.

I then popped up that piece with dimensionals and attached it to a piece of Pool Party and stamped “you’re the best” from the Simply Wonderful stamp set found in the Sale-a-bration catalog. The entire front was then attached to the Soft Suede.

Living a life of gratitude seems to bring more wonderful people in your life, so I try very hard to show people I appreciate them. If you have a special waitress, hairdresser or UPS man … this would be a great way to say “Thanks”!

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I’ve added a piece of Pool Party to the inside and punched a partial “Decorative Label” in the center, then trimmed the sides with the “Extra Large Oval”.

The “YOU’RE SIMPLY WONDERFUL” also comes from the Simply Wonderful stamp set found in the Sale-a-bration catalog. Once attached … just slip some cash or a gift certificate for a fun touch.

 

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I appreciate that you follow my posts. Let me know if there is anything special you would like me to showcase.

Have a wonderful day …

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Do More of what Makes You Happy!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you tow of my cards that are trending on Pinterest. They are currently the most “pinned” of all my cards right now …

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It appears that most of us like pretty yet simple cards to create. I totally understand, many of us have very busy lives or we just want to go out and enjoy life! Either way these cards fit the bill.

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Both cards were created with the beautiful “Painted Blooms” Designer Series Paper.  The two cards shown above were both made from the same sheet of designer paper!  Add a greeting and a bow and you’re ready to go.

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Just click on this Pinterest button, then …

Click on the red “FOLLOW” button on my Pinterest page. Thank you!

This will “double” your chances to WIN … see below!

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Here is a quick and cute card using a different print pattern from the “Painted Blooms”. So many wonderful patterns in this designer package. I will make it a point to share more.

Tell me which sheet is your favorite, or you can send me a card that you have made with this paper! E-mail me ( lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com ) if you need the address. Everyone who reply’s to my post today will get a chance to win the beautiful “Painted Blooms” Designer Series paper!  Good Luck!

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Have a wonderful day today ~

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Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week-Best Day Ever Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends.

* This post comes from Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired Blog … but you are just going to love what these ladies did with this stamp set and designer paper!

Sale-A-Bration is more than just our biggest sales event of the year, it’s also the perfect time to introduce you to some of our newest products! We thought there was no better way to do that than by showing you just a few of the possibilities you can make with these fantastic new products. So without further adieu, we want to introduce you to this week’s Sale-A-Bration product of the week—Best Day Ever Stamp Set with the Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper.

The Best Day Ever Stamp Set can be used to build your own unique patterns and backgrounds. Combine it with chalk ink, Blendabilities, or watercolors to create a truly one-of-a-kind design that reflects your creative sensibilities. When paired with the deliciously trendy patterns in our Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper, you’re sure to make your Best. Card. Ever.

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We want to thank our talented artists, Michelle Last and Patty Bennett.

 

Thanks so much for checking out today’s post!

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Showcasing Embossing Folders with beautiful cards …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Wedding, Welcome Baby / Congratulations by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So … what did you think about the cards I shared with you yesterday? Did you notice 2 new ones? Yes, I added two, never before seen cards!

Today I’d like to share the details of those cards with you. Let me start with the wedding card …

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I used the Beautifully Baroque folder on Pool Party card stock. The “doubled” butterfly is done with vellum paper and the new Butterfly Thinlits Dies. The addition of the pearls really makes the butterfly stand out.

The salutation comes from the stamp set “Big News” and was stamped in Pool Party.

The second card was the “Baby” card …

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This one is done in Pink Pirouette and Basic Gray and showcases the “Zig Zag” folder. The greeting comes from the “Celebrate Baby” stamp set. I love the combination of stamps that allow you to make many different types of baby cards.

I finished off the card by layering the flowers punched from the Boho Blossom punch.

Don’t forget … the folders are ON SALE through Monday, February 2nd. Click on any of the items below for more information.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you have a beautiful day ~

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You Have My Heart Valentine

Posted in Paper Pumpkin, Quick -n- Easy, Valentines & Love by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s Simply Sunday is a card I created using the 2015 January Paper Pumpkin Kit! It was super simple to put together as all these fabulous components are found in the kit …

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All I added to my Valentine’s card is cardstock! Whisper White is my base and makes the the focal point (the heart) really stand out. The Real Red was embossed with the “Happy Heart” textured embossing folder from the occasions catalog.

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The tag, clip, bakers twine, heart, banners, stamps and even the ink are included. To join in on all the fun … you just need to sign up for Paper Pumpkin. As a subscriber, you receive a pretty package packed with fun every month. You can put it on hold while your away, or just subscribe for a determined length of time.

CLICK HERE to View the Options

Don’t forget … The 3-month subscription is ON SALE and it qualifies you for a FREE Sale-a-bration item! I have the link below (To view the Sale-a-bration catalog Click Here)

You can always contact me: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks for stopping back, and be sure to come back again tomorrow … I have another Valentine’s Day project from my Paper Pumpkin kit!

Have a wonderful day ~

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Lovin’ that Valentine Designer Paper!

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Valentines & Love by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share another Valentine Card with you. I figured since I had all my supplies on the table yet, I could show you another way to use them!

If you are like me ….  you have a hard time throwing those left over pieces of cardstock and designer paper away!  Well thank goodness you didn’t, because look at what you can do with leftovers!

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I cut yesterday’s scrap pieces down into 1-1/2″ squares and arranged them on a piece of black cardstock. WOW … how simple can you get! I added a heart, punched out of the Silver Glimmer paper and topped it off with a cute little bow made out of the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine.

Our greeting comes from the “Hello Life” stamp set that I used yesterday. I really like this stamp set. When you look at it in the catalog, just be aware the the pictures on the right side are only shown at 50%, the real size is what you see on my card and I think is a perfect size!!

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As you can see from this peek inside the card that I used a few more left over pieces to embellish the inside. Nothing wrong with showin’ some more love.

Thank you for checking out my blog today … I hope you enjoyed the card.

Have a great day … it’s almost Friday!

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I Love You Valentine …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Valentines & Love by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have the Valentine card as promised. A sweet and simple card that gets right to the point “I Freakin’ Love You”. The sentiment comes from our Yippee Skippee stamp set found in the main catalog … click on the right side of the screen directly on the catalog to view it.

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Our sweet little hearts come from the Hello Life stamp set in the new Occasions catalog. I really love this stamp set because it can be used for so many occasions. I chose the polka dot heart to coordinate with the polka dots in our designer paper. The designer paper comes from the “Stacked with Love” paper stack on page 5 of the Occasions Catalog.

I masked the red heart and stamped the simple outlined heart so it appears to be behind the red. I then added a touch of glitter into it.

Thanks for stopping back today.

Have a wonderful Wednesday ~

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …