Made with Love …

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

Hello my Stampin’ Friends & a Happy Valentine’s Day to you.

First, let me say thank you for all the “get well” wishes I received yesterday … you are all awesome. Feeling much better today.

I could help but piggy-back on yesterday’s layout for today’s card share. I said you could make those cute cards in any color you want, truth is … you can change the punch (or framelits) too!

I followed the same layout, used the same stamp set, and stayed with the same dimensions … I only changed the cardstock to the beautiful “Red Glimmer” paper and the “Hearts Collection” framelits. That’s it … I’ll have to call today’s blog “Fast Friday”! LOL

I do have to say one thing … I found using the framelits a bit easier than the punches – only because you can line the framelits up on the “Magnetic Plateform” and center them.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, and I hope to see you tomorrow. I promise, no more hearts. Well, for a little while anyway.

Have a great weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
129123	$21.95	Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – WOOD
129126	$16.95	Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – CLEAR
121790	$4.95	Red Glimmer Paper
125599	$26.95	Hearts Collection Framelit Dies
104430	$3.95	Stampin’ Dimensionals

The items listed here will give you enough in sales to qualify for a FREE Sale-a-Bration item! Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

** Please note that the pricing for the “Kind & Cozy” Stamp Set was incorrect yesterday … they have been changed here. Good news, even if you ordered them, the correct price is on the website. Sorry for any inconvenience.

13Feb2014

Thinking of You …

Posted in Punch Ideas, Quick -n- Easy, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope today finds you well. I was a bit under the weather yesterday and had to cancel my Stampin’ Club meeting. I don’t do that very often, but found we had 3 members not feeling well either … so a big “Get Well Soon” to all my club members and any of you who are not feeling well either.

My card share today is a simple & pretty card … Thinking of You. You don’t need a lot of supplies to create this cute card! I began with my basic “Whisper White” for a base, added another layer of Whisper White – 5″ x 3-3/4″… this is the piece I will stamp my greeting on.

For my square mat (I used Island Indigo) 3″ x 3″ and the Whisper White piece that is punched with the “Pansy” punch measures 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″. I centered the white piece in the punch – making sure the white on the sides was even, and then lining the top of the cardstock to the top of the “Patent Pending” on the punch.

I stamped my greeting “thinking of you” in Island Indigo to match my mat. The greeting comes from the stamp set “Kind and Cozy”. I find this stamp set very versatile … just ask my club members, we have used it several times. In fact, we used it last month on our circle flip card, the circle in the set fits so nicely!

Now we can layer and embellish. I popped up the stamped piece onto the base, the Island Indigo onto the stamped piece, and the punched piece onto the Island Indigo mat. Yes … I popped them all up! It looks so cool 🙂

Once I had it all assembled, I added my embellishment. Today I used the new “Basic Metal Buttons” found in the Occasions Catalog. Then I threaded the Island Indigo bakers twine through the button and tied a bow (it is double threaded). And yes, I popped that up with a Stampin’ Dimensional too.

Don’t you just love how simple this pretty little card is? And you can do it in any color! Just see for yourself ….

I did this card in Melon Mambo. I still used the “Basic Metal Buttons” but this time I embellished them a bit more with the medium size pearls. I also added the smallest pearls to the greeting!

You really could do this in a variety of colors or … Designer Series Paper! Go experiment and have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by today, and know I’m “Thinking of You”.

Have an awesome day!

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
129123	$23.95	Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – WOOD
129126	$17.95	Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – CLEAR
130698	$15.95	Pansy Punch
133319	$7.95	Basic Metal Buttons
125575	$2.95	Island Indigo Bakers Twine

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

12Feb2014

Simply Wonderful …

Posted in Punch Ideas, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Wooo Hooo … we are above zero this morning!! I think that’s wonderful 🙂

Today’s card share is a card that I cased (Copy And Share Everything) from a swap I received at my Star’s downline meeting. I believe it’s from my sister Eileen.

I used the “Retro Fresh” Washi Tape, and based on the color pallet used I stamped my greeting and center flower in Baked Brown Sugar. The flower was stamped with So Saffron.

Wow … it’s that easy. The washi tape piece of cardstock measures 5-1/4″ x 4″. I then started on the left side and began to apply my washi tape. Next, I moved to the right side and applied the washi tape in the same pattern as the left … I finished the middle section last. This helped me space out my washi tape easier.

The flower comes from the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set and was stamped in So Saffron. I then punched it out using the “Blossoms” punch. I know many of my club stampers have these two coordinating items, so if you have your washi tape … you are ready to make cards.

The center was stamped with another flower from the Mixed Bunch set and punched out using the 1″ circle punch. The pop of color in the center is “Coastal Cabana”.

My apologies for the greeting, I did not realize that “Friendly Phrases” was retired until after I had my pictures taken and was ready for the blog. My suggestion would be to use the beautiful “just because” from the stamp set “A Dozen Thoughts”. I’ve used that several times already … the “just because” is one of my favorites.

Don’t forget your Stampin’ Dimensionals because I “popped up” the washi tape section, the flower and both centers. You gotta love how fun and simple this card is!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful day ~

Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

128442	Mixed Bunch – Wood / $27.95
125537	Mixed Bunch – Clear / $21.95
133001	Retro Fresh Washi Tape / $4.95
131056	A Dozen Thoughts – Wood / $26.95
131059	A Dozen Thoughts – Clear / $18.95
119869	½” Circle Punch / $5.95
119873	¾” Circle Punch / $12.95
125603	Blossoms Punch / $16.95

You may view or purchase any of these items just by clicking on the item number. It will take you directly to my stampin’ store. Shop 24/7 – 365 … Thank you.

11Feb2014

Live Happy & Enjoy the Weekly Deals …

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is a reflection of what I showed you the past two days. I also have the NEW weekly deals listed for you today. I am using the “You’re Lovely” Sale-a-bration stamp set, and a similar layout as I did yesterday… like I did for the fab four.

This simple technique of using similar layouts to produce a different looking card can make our busy lives much easier. I know some of you love to sit and create – others like the simple, easy to recreate cards. That is why stamping is so much fun, you can do it your way!

I changed my color pallet from yesterdays Basic Black, Real Red and Very Vanilla, to Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White. I am using the “Quarterfancy” Designer Specialty Paper (left over from the fab four).

I used the floral stamp today, along with the “Live Happy” greeting that comes in the “You’re Lovely” stamp set. This was stamped in Black StazOn. I used my “Blender Pens” and the Pool Party ink pad to color in the flowers. The greeting was stamped in Island Indigo.

The stamped image and the Island Indigo mat where cut out with the “Deco Labels Collection” framelits. I can’t believe that I did not have this collection of framelits! The entire piece was popped up using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I finished off my card by embellishing with the Pearls. I love the string of pearls, it makes embellishing your card so easy! You saw me wrap them all around the oval on the baby card from the “Fab Four” post.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … stay tuned for the “Weekly Deals” and the list of ingredients for today’s card will follow.

Artisan Label Punch

Price: $~~15.95~~ $11.96

Floral Frames Framelits Dies

Price: ~~$26.95~~ $20.21

Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon

Price: ~~$8.95~~ $6.71

Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: ~~$7.95~~ $5.96

Let It Snow Kit – Digital Download

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $5.97

Primrose Petals Classic Stampin’ Pad

Price: ~~$5.95~~ $4.46

Tasteful Trim Bigz Die

Price: ~~$42.95~~ $32.21

Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Price: ~~$4.95~~ $3.71

Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

133575	You’re Lovely – Wood / FREE with $50 purchase
133578	You’re Lovely – Clear / FREE with $50 purchase
130141	Quarterfancy Designer Series Paper / $12.95
130102	Deco Labels Collection / $24.95
101406	StazOn Ink Pad / $7.95
126982	Pool Party Ink Pad / $5.95
102845	Blender Pens / $9.95
119247	Pearls Basic Jewels / $4.95

Please note that these items were put together so you could receive the “You’re Lovely” stamp set for FREE. Thank you!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Have a wonderful day ~

9Feb2014

The Fab Four …

Posted in Birthday, Get Well Cards, Kids Kards, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A happy Sunday to you! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I have been in my stampin’ studio creating all weekend … it’s been far too long since I spent an entire day stamping.

Let me start by saying that “YOU” inspire me! Yesterday I showed you a simple card and said… “Just think of all the wonderful cards you could make using this layout and some designer series paper!” So I went into my Stampin’ Studio and created “the Fab Four” just for you!

Now … my “Fab Four” are not the Beatles, however I think it is amazing that they are being honored tonight … “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles” on CBS Television Network tonight … Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT — exactly 50 years to the day, date, and time of the original event – the Ed Sullivan Show.

My “Fab Four” are much easier to recreate … LOL I decided to use the same stamp set as I did on yesterday’s card; A Dozen Thoughts. Then I chose the “Quarterfancy Specialty Paper. All 4 cards will use these two items. The punch and ribbons will change slightly.

Let’s take a look at the first card share following the exact same layout as yesterday …

I replaced the heart with the butterfly and the red ribbon to white. A totally different look, just by changing out the paper and greeting; “you made my day” in Island Indigo! I will have a list of ingredients at the end of the post.

Next you will notice a slight change, as the specialty paper is the “clear patterned” paper. It allows you to use any color … I chose the Pink Pirouette and the “it’s a girl” greeting. With the use of the large oval punch and the basic pearls, you can create a simply elegant baby card.

My third card share … I moved the ribbon down closer to the bottom of the card and stamped my “Wish Big” greeting directly onto the new “Essentials Wooden Elements” . They can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Now remember, these cards look totally different but I am only using 1 designer paper packet … don’t you love it!

For the last card to round out my “Fab Four” … I changed it up by creating a horizontal card. Same card pattern, of a ribbon, designer paper, and a greeting! The button comes from the “Naturals Designer Buttons” found in our big catalog and idea book.

Banners are “hot” right now, so that is why you see them on two of my four cards… besides they look cool. Just like the hairdo’s the Beatles had when they first arrived here in the US.

So I hope you enjoyed my “Fab Four”… One simple pattern, one designer paper packet, and one stamp set can be your basic tools to create many different card looks.

Thank you so much for spending a part of your day with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131056	$26.95	A Dozen Thoughts – WOOD
131059	$18.95	A Dozen Thoughts – CLEAR
130141	$12.95	Quarterfancy Specialty Paper
129406	$15.95	Bitty Butterfly Punch
127526	$15.95	Elegant Butterfly Punch
119855	$15.95	Large Oval Punch
126877	$4.95	Whisper White ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
114319	$5.95	Whisper White 5/8” Organza Ribbon
125583	$6.95	Daffodil Delight Seam Binding
119959	$5.95	Early Espresso 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon
132258	$4.95	Essentials Wooden Elements

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Don’t forget that with each $50 purchase, you will get to chose a FREE Sale-a-bration goodie!

7Feb2014

A Happy Birthday Note … Quick & Easy!

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Burrrrrrrrrr… it is cold again this week. This has been a “heck” of a winter! Hope you’re all holding up … even those of you in the 60 to 70 degree Arizona warmth. (tee hee) We’re jealous!

Today I’m going to share with you a simple layout that will work with any Designer Series Paper and Stamp set. Of course, I chose one of my favorites… you guessed it, I’m using the Timeless Talk Stamp Set and the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper.

What a fantastic Birthday card! Gender neutral … that is always good when we are creating cards. A bit nostalgic, and I guess that is what draws me to this stamp set.

This sweet stamp set should be a must have in everyone’s collection … I love that the greetings are included in this set. It includes a “Thanks” … a “Hello” … and of course the “Happy Birthday”. Seems to me that rounds it out pretty good.

This card is so simple to make, I don’t have a lot of instructions. The only thing that I forgot to add to my list was the “Ovals Collection Framelits”. You can find them on page 186 of the annual catalog & Idea book (the big one) or click on the link.

I must say that I do use the Black StazOn ink pad whenever I stamp black images. I think it works the best.

I added a few pearls just to jazz up the card a bit, and used my “Sharpie” marker to color them black. You “MUST” use a Sharpie / permanent marker so that it does not rub off.

Stay warm … have a wonderful weekend and …

Have a great day!

Here the list of supplies that were used to create this card … Just click on the link to view or order.

126605	Timeless Talk Stamp Set – Wood / $22.95
126607	Timeless Talk Stamp Set – Clear / $16.95
126926	Modern Medley Designer Series Paper / $10.95
126889	Stampin’ Trimmer / $29.95
119247	Pearls Basic Jewels / $4.95

4Feb2014

Fun is “Good as Gold”

Posted in Product Wow, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is all about FUN!! My card share stems from playin’ around with my FREE Sale-a-bration items. On December 16th, I introduced you to the “Good as Gold” card kit. It’s so cute … not to mention quick and easy to assemble and send!

Here is the original card – based on the packet instructions…

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The kit includes:

* 8 card bases (3-1/2″ x”)

* 8 envelope liners

* 1 sheet gold foil tags

* 1 sheet printed die-cut tags

* 8 pieces of gold elastic cord

* 8 pieces of Bermuda Bay Backers Twine

So … ready for some fun!! I know that some of my stampers are die-hard “regular card size” stampers, so I thought that it would be fun to use the supplies in the kit to create some “regular” size cards … our 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″.

I began by cutting the “Good as Gold” card in half, then adding it to a black base and a Bermuda Bay mat. Still quick -n- easy.

I cut 1″ off the bottom of the gold envelope liner and used it to create a banner. The greeting comes with the kit. Instead of tying the bows at the top, I wrapped it around the greeting for a different look.

Next, I took the second half of the card … both sides have the dotted pattern and trimmed it to fit the mat I created from the gold envelope liner.

Now … I did not use my Bigshot on the first card, so you know I was going to bring it out for this one! Because there is more of the base card exposed on this card … I embossed it with the “Decorative Dots” embossing folder. It coordinates with these cards and it’s FREE too!

I trimmed the greeting down and matted it with the left over gold envelope liner, and popped it up on the card with the stampin’ dimensionals. The bows were tied at the top and the little banner was added. Again, simple and easy.

Oh … by the way, I used the “Sweet Sorbet” designer series paper (same design as our cards) to line the envelope. This time I have to use the envelope framelit dies to cut it out. The liners included in the kit are pre-cut for you!

I hope these cards inspire you to use your products in some different ways. Just have fun with it.

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TUESDAY’S UPDATES:

Here’s what’s coming up this week

New Personalized Name Stamp: We have a brand new personalized name stamp for you. It’s available in photopolymer only, and can be viewed and ordered online! I’ll post more information tomorrow.
New Photopolymer Stamp: We’ll have a new photopolymer stamp set available tomorrow. Check back then for the new flyer!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today …

Have a terrific Tuesday!

1Feb2014

HIP HIP HOORAY …

Posted in Product Wow, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you a new product that Stampin’ Up! has introduced. This amazing card kit contains everything you need to create 20 cards (except the scissors).

Why shop for cards when you can create your own hand stamped cards in minutes! This fun kit is also a great gift for that creative person in your life.

Card stock for 20 cards
Clear stamp block and Stampin’ Dimensionals
Twine and clips
Basic Gray Stampin’ Spot (mini stamp pad)
Envelopes
3-piece stamp set
Adhesive die-cut embellishments
and a full-color instructional brochure (not shown in the image above)

They’re thoughtful, they’re beautiful, they’re handmade, and they take just minutes.

Here’s what they look like assembled…

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

So … why go to the store when you can have these precious cards at your fingertips (20 cards for $19.95) … get one for your friend too!

Don’t forget that with a purchase of $50 (before shipping & taxes) you will also recieve a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR “HIP HIP HOORAY” CARD KIT

Here is a look at the FREE SALE-A-BRATION items you can choose from …

Please let me know if you have any questions. Contact me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have an wonderful weekend !

31Jan2014

So Happy Together …

Posted in Punch Ideas, Quick -n- Easy, Valentines & Love, Wedding by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

It’s finally Friday!! Wooooooooooo Hooooooooooooo! I’m not complaining … my work week went very fast, and we closed the candy store on Tuesday because of the bitter cold, so it was a short week too.

Today’s card share will warm your heart. A sweet and simple card created with heart … and with punches! You can use it for Valentine’s Day or an Anniversary.

I knew I wanted to use our Red Glimmer Paper for the card, in fact, the entire card was designed in my head (now you know it won’t be hard to make – lol)

I simply punched out the red glimmer paper with the “Postage Stamp Punch”. I then punched 3 hearts out of a strip of Whisper White using the Small Heart Punch. Then I centered the 1″ Square Punch over the heart and punched out the square. It is so much easier to center the hearts that way, instead of trying to punch the heart out of the square.

I mounted the white heart squares onto the red glimmer paper using the Stampin’ Dimensionals. I then mounted each of the completed squares using the Glue Dots onto the Whisper White mat.

The mat is 5″ x 3-3/4″ and is mounted onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Since my “A Dozen Thoughts” stamp set was still on my table from yesterday’s card … I chose the “happy together” for my greeting.

Not to waste the hearts … I stamped the greeting onto one of them, and then layered it over the stamped greeting to add a bit of dimension onto the bottom half of the card. The other two hearts are on the inside of the card.

You will notice that the main part of the stamping in the heart is “to”… for the two of you together!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a “happy” weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131056	$26.95	A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set – WOOD
131059	$18.95	A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set – CLEAR
122344	$15.95	Postage Stamp Punch
117193	$5.95	Small Heart Punch
124094	$15.95	1” Square Punch

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. THANK YOU!

29Jan2014

You’re Lovely … and so are these sweet deals!

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well, the excitement of Sale-a-bration is upon us! And, I did not forget that I promised a card share using the fabulous “You’re Lovely” stamp set. It’s just one of the items you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration.

I also want to let you know that we still have our “Weekly Deals” going and this week we have some really great items on sale… more about that after my card share!

Today I used the “You’re Lovely” and the “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog. With a $50 purchase (before tax & shipping) you can get either of these items for FREE … or choose from the other awesome products in the SAB catalog. With each $50 spent … you may choose an item!

I love that Stampin’ Up! added a touch of black into this Sweet Sorbet pattern because when you mat with the Basic Black it really creates an impact and makes a big statement.

I used the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch to punch out the center of the design and popped it up with our Stampin’ Dimensionals. I also popped up the entire piece to create additional dimension. I will tell you that “IF” I had the “Deco Labels” Framelit Dies … I would have used them instead. Now you know what I’ll be ordering soon!

Finally, I just simply colored in the flowers using the coordinating 2013-15 In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers.

Here is a list of the supplies I used to create this card …. just pick what you need, make sure it totals $50 and pick out either the stamp set or designer paper for free!! Keep scrolling because I have also added the “WEEKLY DEALS”.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
126889	$29.95	Stampin’ Trimmer Paper Cutter
119850	$16.95	1-3/4”” Circle Punch
131260	$14.95	2013-2015 In Color Markers
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones
130102	$24.95	Deco Labels (Suggested)
Sale-a-bration	FREE	You’re Lovely Stamp Set
Sale-a-bration	FREE	Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad Item # 126985 Regular Price: ~~$5.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $4.46 US
	Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 125583 Regular Price: ~~$6.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $5.21 US
	Labels Collection Framelits Die Item # 125598 Regular Price: ~~$26.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $20.21 US
	Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 123113 Regular Price: ~~$7.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $5.96 US
	Pool Party Classic Pad Item #126982 Regular Price: ~~$5.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $4.46 US
	Pear Pizzazz 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 132567 Regular Price: ~~$8.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $6.71 US
	Winter Wonders Kit Item # 132567 Regular Price: ~~$9.95 US~~ Discounted Price: $5.97 US

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Have an awesome Wednesday ~

23Jan2014

Another Great Year …

Posted in Birthday, ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Have you ever had one of those days when you needed a card … and you needed it quick!! Me too, I was looking for a quick fix for my problem and came up with the “Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards”… again!

They have come to my rescue. I needed a birthday card and chose the polka dot pattern because it’s so fun and so cute!

Next … I decided to use the new “Another Great Year” stamp set that was introduced in the Occasions catalog. NOW … how fast was that stamping. Woo hoo, got to love that.

Don’t you think the fonts in this set are beautiful? In fact, I think this is one of the cutest birthday sets (and that’s sayin’ a lot because we’ve got some cute ones!)

Now … if the card was a bit plain for you, but you don’t have a lot of time to “jazz” it up (as I would say) simply grab a marker and color in the open font words.

WOW … that really made a difference. I used the “Calypso Coral” which is one of the markers included in the Marker “New Color” Kit that is on sale.

Did you know that comes to only $2.17 a marker!

Holy cow … they are usually $3.50 a piece (not many sold separately anymore) so that really makes this a great deal!

Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit	130034
Price: ~~$28.95~~ $21.71

Update your Many Marvelous Markers pack with the new colors so you don’t have to repurchase markers you already have! Includes insert to put in your Many Marvelous Markers pack. 10 markers. (Doesn’t include In Colors.)Colors: Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder

These markers are different than the one’s Stampin’ Up! is giving to all new Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Those are the “In Colors”… and you can read more about that by going into past blog posts.

I’m sure by now you have the “Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards” on your “Wish List” … you will love them when you get them! I’m on my third pack already!

What do you think … should I host a class using the note cards? Let me know if that sounds like fun to you.

Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate it.

Have a wonderful day ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
133038	$23.95	Another Great Year Stamp Set – WOOD
133041	$17.95	Another Great Year Stamp Set – CLEAR
133362	$12.95	Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Pads
101406	$7.95	Jet Black StazOn™ Ink Pad
130034	$21.71	Stampin’ Write Markers – NEW COLOR KIT

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

22Jan2014

THANKS … Big Time!

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Burrrrrrrrrr… mighty cold again this week. Time to hibernate and stay warm … go into your craft room and get some stampin’ done too!

Today I’m going to share with you a simple to make and great to give either a man or a women. It will also transform you back into time … you guessed it, I’m using the Timeless Talk Stamp Set and the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper.

I love the way these too products go together, it seems as if they were made for each other. Today I used the bicycle!

This sweet stamp set should be a must have in everyone’s collection … I appreciate that the greetings are included in this set. It includes a “Thanks” … a “Hello” … and a “Happy Birthday”. Seems to me that rounds it out pretty good.

This card is so simple to make, I don’t have a lot of instructions. Just grab your paper cutter and stamps. I must say that I do use the Black StazOn ink pad whenever I stamp black images. I think it works the best.

I added a few pearls just to jazz up the card a bit. If you think that is too much for a “man card”, you could simply leave them off.

Have a great day!

Here the list of supplies that were used to create this card … Just click on the link to view or order.

126605	Timeless Talk Stamp Set – Wood / $22.95
126607	Timeless Talk Stamp Set – Clear / $16.95
126926	Modern Medley Designer Series Paper / $10.95
126889	Stampin’ Trimmer / $29.95
119247	Pearls Basic Jewels / $4.95

16Jan2014

You Make Me Happy …

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

Hello My Stampin’ Friends,

How are you on this fine day? I hope you doing well.

Last night I had one of my Stampin’ Technique Club meetings and we had a blast. Lot’s of silliness and laughter, it was at times hard to stamp! We blamed it on the full moon.

Today’s card share goes out to all my Stampin’ Friends … because you make me so happy! I really love my job as a demonstrator!

The card is cute and simple, and is a snap to make.

I paired up the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and Banners Framelit Dies. Now add that to the Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards and making this card is easy-peasy!

I picked the “polka-dot” card … there are 5 designs to choose from, because it just looked fun! Who doesn’t love Polka-Dots?

I began by stamping my greeting in Smokey Slate and cut it out with the Banner Framelit. Then I added another banner in Tangerine Tango – I chose the tangerine because it coordinates with the color on the card, and it draws the eye right to the greeting.

I simply finished off my card by adding a sweet bow with the Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.

The Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards also come with envelopes, so you are ready to send out your card.

Thank you for stopping by today …

Hope your day is filled with “happy”.

Here is the ingredient list for the card. Be sure to keep scrolling down so you can see the weekly deals.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
133227	$29.95	Perfect Pennants Stamp Set – WOOD
133230	$21.95	Perfect Pennants Stamp Set – CLEAR
132173	$26.95	Banners Framelit Die
134815	$48.50	Pennants & Banners BUNDLE / Wood
134816	$41.50	Pennants & Banners BUNDLE / Clear
133362	12.95	Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards
109070	$6.95	Whisper White 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

15Jan2014

From Christmas to Valentine’s Day …

Posted in Product Wow, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hi Stampin’ Friends,

Woo Hoo … this will be a quick post today, I have the pleasure of shoveling out about 5 – 6 inches of snow … Yippee!

Enough about that white stuff, I wanted to share with you a Paper Pumpkin project that I did just the other day. With this fabulous opportunity to get FREE Markers when you sign up, I just wanted you to get a good feel of these fun stampin’ projects.

This was the November project that was delivered to my door (well … mailbox)

Ohhhh so pretty. I love it because I don’t have a sewing machine, so the only way anyone is going to see something sewn from me is on a card from Paper Pumpkin – LOL!

I’m not sure if I mentioned this yesterday … but Stampin’ Up! also puts out a video that coordinates with your Paper Pumpkin! They’re short, cute, and give you a quick view on how to make the project. Remember, they give you full color directions in your kit too.

OK … so I was playing around with my November Paper Pumpkin and came up with this …

What do you think? All I did was take one of those left over hearts from another project and added it to the card! And a greeting.

I really would like to hear what you think of the Paper Pumpkin projects that I have shown you so far. If you would like to sign up … here is the link again.

My Paper Pumpkin / Sign Up Now

Have yourself an awesome day!

10Jan2014

Thanks… Love ya! Card

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

How are you today? I am feeling pretty darn good, hope you are too.

I am excited to share today’s card with you. I have been “piggy-backing” my cards for the past couple days … and today is no exception. Yesterday I shared a card using the “Hip Notes” stamp set, so today I will share another design using that same set!

So my first task was to decide which image I would use this time, so I chose the “Thanks”. Well those little arrows took me to the “Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper”. I chose the pattern with “arrows” on it!

You got it … it was the little circles on the designer paper that made me think of the “Circle Card Thinlits Die”. I love working with this die! It is so easy to use, and the recipient of the card just “flips” over it! Ok … bad pun, I’m sorry! Back to the card.

Well, with all these little arrow going on … I thought I would pull out my “Chevron Border Punch”. I bought this a while ago and never used it yet! Whew … I was really happy when Stampin’ Up! carried it over into the Occasions catalog!!

Of course you can see that my color pallet was supplied by my designer paper … so I went with the Baked Brown Sugar, the Coastal Cabana, and Very Vanilla.

After cutting out the “circle flip card base” … I punched out at Baked Brown Sugar mat, using the 2-1/2″ circle punch. For my greeting, that was stamped in the Baked Brown Sugar onto Very Vanilla, and then cut out with one of the circles from the “Circle Collection Framelits”. Just as I said yesterday, I also used my “Magnetic Platform”.

As you can see, one little image can take you on a journey through an entire creation! Another cute and simple card … what did we ever do before that “Big Shot” came to town! I’ll tell ya, it was mighty boring around here. LOL

Oh yes, and when you “flip” that card … you will get a sweet little greeting from the Just Sayin’ stamp set that I used a couple days ago.

Thanks for stopping by and following along on my card making journey today.

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
133501	$14.95	Hip Notes Stamp Set – WOOD
133504	$11.95	Hip Notes Stamp Set – CLEAR
133480	$32.95	Circle Card Thinlets Die
132154	$21.95	Chevron Border Punch
130911	$26.95	Circle Collection Framelit Dies
120906	$26.95	2-1/2” Circle Punch
130685	$39.95	Magnetic Plateform
132172	$20.21	Envelope Liner Framelit Die (ON SALE)

Hello my Stampin’ Friends & a Happy Valentine’s Day to you.

First, let me say thank you for all the “get well” wishes I received yesterday … you are all awesome. Feeling much better today.

I could help but piggy-back on yesterday’s layout for today’s card share. I said you could make those cute cards in any color you want, truth is … you can change the punch (or framelits) too!

I followed the same layout, used the same stamp set, and stayed with the same dimensions … I only changed the cardstock to the beautiful “Red Glimmer” paper and the “Hearts Collection” framelits. That’s it … I’ll have to call today’s blog “Fast Friday”! LOL

I do have to say one thing … I found using the framelits a bit easier than the punches – only because you can line the framelits up on the “Magnetic Plateform” and center them.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, and I hope to see you tomorrow. I promise, no more hearts. Well, for a little while anyway.

Have a great weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

The items listed here will give you enough in sales to qualify for a FREE Sale-a-Bration item! Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

** Please note that the pricing for the “Kind & Cozy” Stamp Set was incorrect yesterday … they have been changed here. Good news, even if you ordered them, the correct price is on the website. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope today finds you well. I was a bit under the weather yesterday and had to cancel my Stampin’ Club meeting. I don’t do that very often, but found we had 3 members not feeling well either … so a big “Get Well Soon” to all my club members and any of you who are not feeling well either.

My card share today is a simple & pretty card … Thinking of You. You don’t need a lot of supplies to create this cute card! I began with my basic “Whisper White” for a base, added another layer of Whisper White – 5″ x 3-3/4″… this is the piece I will stamp my greeting on.

Now we can layer and embellish. I popped up the stamped piece onto the base, the Island Indigo onto the stamped piece, and the punched piece onto the Island Indigo mat. Yes … I popped them all up! It looks so cool 🙂

Don’t you just love how simple this pretty little card is? And you can do it in any color! Just see for yourself ….

I did this card in Melon Mambo. I still used the “Basic Metal Buttons” but this time I embellished them a bit more with the medium size pearls. I also added the smallest pearls to the greeting!

You really could do this in a variety of colors or … Designer Series Paper! Go experiment and have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by today, and know I’m “Thinking of You”.

Have an awesome day!

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Wooo Hooo … we are above zero this morning!! I think that’s wonderful 🙂

Today’s card share is a card that I cased (Copy And Share Everything) from a swap I received at my Star’s downline meeting. I believe it’s from my sister Eileen.

I used the “Retro Fresh” Washi Tape, and based on the color pallet used I stamped my greeting and center flower in Baked Brown Sugar. The flower was stamped with So Saffron.

The flower comes from the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set and was stamped in So Saffron. I then punched it out using the “Blossoms” punch. I know many of my club stampers have these two coordinating items, so if you have your washi tape … you are ready to make cards.

The center was stamped with another flower from the Mixed Bunch set and punched out using the 1″ circle punch. The pop of color in the center is “Coastal Cabana”.

Don’t forget your Stampin’ Dimensionals because I “popped up” the washi tape section, the flower and both centers. You gotta love how fun and simple this card is!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is a reflection of what I showed you the past two days. I also have the NEW weekly deals listed for you today. I am using the “You’re Lovely” Sale-a-bration stamp set, and a similar layout as I did yesterday… like I did for the fab four.

This simple technique of using similar layouts to produce a different looking card can make our busy lives much easier. I know some of you love to sit and create – others like the simple, easy to recreate cards. That is why stamping is so much fun, you can do it your way!

I changed my color pallet from yesterdays Basic Black, Real Red and Very Vanilla, to Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White. I am using the “Quarterfancy” Designer Specialty Paper (left over from the fab four).

I used the floral stamp today, along with the “Live Happy” greeting that comes in the “You’re Lovely” stamp set. This was stamped in Black StazOn. I used my “Blender Pens” and the Pool Party ink pad to color in the flowers. The greeting was stamped in Island Indigo.

The stamped image and the Island Indigo mat where cut out with the “Deco Labels Collection” framelits. I can’t believe that I did not have this collection of framelits! The entire piece was popped up using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I finished off my card by embellishing with the Pearls. I love the string of pearls, it makes embellishing your card so easy! You saw me wrap them all around the oval on the baby card from the “Fab Four” post.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … stay tuned for the “Weekly Deals” and the list of ingredients for today’s card will follow.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A happy Sunday to you! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I have been in my stampin’ studio creating all weekend … it’s been far too long since I spent an entire day stamping.

Let me start by saying that “YOU” inspire me! Yesterday I showed you a simple card and said… “Just think of all the wonderful cards you could make using this layout and some designer series paper!” So I went into my Stampin’ Studio and created “the Fab Four” just for you!

My “Fab Four” are much easier to recreate … LOL I decided to use the same stamp set as I did on yesterday’s card; A Dozen Thoughts. Then I chose the “Quarterfancy Specialty Paper. All 4 cards will use these two items. The punch and ribbons will change slightly.

Let’s take a look at the first card share following the exact same layout as yesterday …

I replaced the heart with the butterfly and the red ribbon to white. A totally different look, just by changing out the paper and greeting; “you made my day” in Island Indigo! I will have a list of ingredients at the end of the post.

Next you will notice a slight change, as the specialty paper is the “clear patterned” paper. It allows you to use any color … I chose the Pink Pirouette and the “it’s a girl” greeting. With the use of the large oval punch and the basic pearls, you can create a simply elegant baby card.

My third card share … I moved the ribbon down closer to the bottom of the card and stamped my “Wish Big” greeting directly onto the new “Essentials Wooden Elements” . They can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Now remember, these cards look totally different but I am only using 1 designer paper packet … don’t you love it!

For the last card to round out my “Fab Four” … I changed it up by creating a horizontal card. Same card pattern, of a ribbon, designer paper, and a greeting! The button comes from the “Naturals Designer Buttons” found in our big catalog and idea book.

Banners are “hot” right now, so that is why you see them on two of my four cards… besides they look cool. Just like the hairdo’s the Beatles had when they first arrived here in the US.

So I hope you enjoyed my “Fab Four”… One simple pattern, one designer paper packet, and one stamp set can be your basic tools to create many different card looks.

Thank you so much for spending a part of your day with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Don’t forget that with each $50 purchase, you will get to chose a FREE Sale-a-bration goodie!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Burrrrrrrrrr… it is cold again this week. This has been a “heck” of a winter! Hope you’re all holding up … even those of you in the 60 to 70 degree Arizona warmth. (tee hee) We’re jealous!

Today I’m going to share with you a simple layout that will work with any Designer Series Paper and Stamp set. Of course, I chose one of my favorites… you guessed it, I’m using the Timeless Talk Stamp Set and the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper.

What a fantastic Birthday card! Gender neutral … that is always good when we are creating cards. A bit nostalgic, and I guess that is what draws me to this stamp set.

This sweet stamp set should be a must have in everyone’s collection … I love that the greetings are included in this set. It includes a “Thanks” … a “Hello” … and of course the “Happy Birthday”. Seems to me that rounds it out pretty good.

This card is so simple to make, I don’t have a lot of instructions. The only thing that I forgot to add to my list was the “Ovals Collection Framelits”. You can find them on page 186 of the annual catalog & Idea book (the big one) or click on the link.

I must say that I do use the Black StazOn ink pad whenever I stamp black images. I think it works the best.

I added a few pearls just to jazz up the card a bit, and used my “Sharpie” marker to color them black. You “MUST” use a Sharpie / permanent marker so that it does not rub off.

Stay warm … have a wonderful weekend and …

Have a great day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is all about FUN!! My card share stems from playin’ around with my FREE Sale-a-bration items. On December 16th, I introduced you to the “Good as Gold” card kit. It’s so cute … not to mention quick and easy to assemble and send!

Here is the original card – based on the packet instructions…

The kit includes:

So … ready for some fun!! I know that some of my stampers are die-hard “regular card size” stampers, so I thought that it would be fun to use the supplies in the kit to create some “regular” size cards … our 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″.

I began by cutting the “Good as Gold” card in half, then adding it to a black base and a Bermuda Bay mat. Still quick -n- easy.

I cut 1″ off the bottom of the gold envelope liner and used it to create a banner. The greeting comes with the kit. Instead of tying the bows at the top, I wrapped it around the greeting for a different look.

Next, I took the second half of the card … both sides have the dotted pattern and trimmed it to fit the mat I created from the gold envelope liner.