Sale-a-bration Kerchief Card Kit & Alternatives!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend … it was the last one of 2019!!  Wow … we are now heading into a new month, a new year, a new decade … and a new Mini & Sale-a-bration Catalog!! This amazing new year will also bring about my 20th Anniversary with Stampin’ Up!, but more about that later!

Today I’m going to share with you the second of the two cute cards from the Kerchief Card Kit … then I’m going to share an alternative to each of the pre-designed cards!  This will give you the option to change them up if you desire, or come up with your own design… if you do, I’d love to see it!!

Let’s begin ….

This is the card as designed in the card kit. Simple to assemble, the vellum is pre-cut as is the gold foliage. The greetings are pre-stamped so all you have to do is assemble!

Now for my alternative …

I switched out the greeting and used the gold polka dotted vellum from the other card for my alternative card.  I also switched out the greeting.  Another change I made was to talk one of the greeting in a foreign language, flip it upside down and use it to make the gold vellum pop behind my floral assembly.

My last change up was to create a layering of the twine instead of making the bow … I think this adds a lot of texture and just gives a cool effect for a card kit with “kerchief” for a name … right!

Now let me remind you of the card I shared yesterday …

This was made per instructions in the card kit. Cute … Simple … easy to make, you have to love that!

Here is my alternative project for this card …

On this alternative card, you can see that I have changed the orientation along with the greeting. I kept the blue oval and the flower and layered my gold foliage around it. Still cute … still simple … easy to make, just a little bit of a different look.

I was just having some fun with my kit … that is what they are for, and then to send them and make someone else happy of course!

Hope you enjoyed.  Tomorrow I will be back with another card that will use a left over piece from this kit, and introduce you to an amazing bundle in the new January-June Mini Catalog.

Thank you for joining me today, and I will see you back here tomorrow.

Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry for the lateness of my post … It will be short but sweet!!  Today I have a sneak peek into the upcoming Sale-a-bration catalog. This little beauty is just one of two designs in a card kit that you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration. YES, it’s that time of year …

I’m so excited that within a few more days we will be kicking off the new January – June Mini Catalog. It has a new layout with bigger and more samples than ever before, and the Sale-a-bration catalog is always full of great items we can all earn for free.

All of the items used to make this card are included in the Kerchief Card Kit (Item #152319) including the glue dots and dimensionals.  The greetings are pre-stamped so all you have to do is put these together!

Stop back tomorrow and I’ll show you the second card and a alternative way to make them!! I know you’ll fall in love with the Kerchief Card kit as much as I did.

Thanks for checking back and I’ll see you tomorrow!

My Alternatives for Something for Everything

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How is your holiday season going? Are you back to work … taking time off, or is life back to normal? I’m kind of caught in the middle, I’ve been back to work but I’m still not sure what day it is!! lol

Today I’d like to share three alternative projects to the December’s “Something for Everything” Paper Pumpkin kit. I am loving the 13 sentiments are included in this kit, and the backgrounds are so neutral that you are able to use any of the 13!!

Here are the cards as done per the instructions …

Since you had to wait an extra day for my sample … I’ve decided to share all three of them with you today. My first card used the base “as is” however I took the olive circle from the second card to pop my sentiment … then I added the cute flowers (these are all die cut adhesive… so it’s easy to assemble)

I also used the gold foliage from the third card (as shown above). The last step was adding the Rhinestones to my flowers and around the card.

The second card, which is the floral base … I used the hexagon shape from the third card, the gold foliage from the second, and the big flowers from the first card to create my bouquet. To really make it pop… I added a Terracotta Tile mat behind it.

Then I added my banner, stamped my sentiment in the Terracotta, and added a few of those cute little flowers!

My last card I did a bit of cutting … first, I cut the card base in half because the front have the patterns and backs of all the cards have a solid color. Once cut in half, I trimmed down the solid piece to 4″ x 5-1/4″ … then I centered my gold adhesive embellishment onto the solid piece and stuck it down.

Then I cut the image out, leaving a nice base. This technique is something I always taught my scrapbookers … paper saving! I also share it with my card makers, no need to waste good cardstock.  The patterned piece was cut to 3-3/4″ x 5″ so you could see the solid piece underneath, creating beautiful layers.

I kept this card front a bit on the simple side, but it’s pretty!

Once all my layers were done, I stamped my sentiment onto the gold edge banner … it’s actually the Terracotta Tile ink, but it is stamped off to make it a bit lighter to compliment the flowers.  I added three of them, popping the upper right-hand one up and then adding the bling to them. Sweet -n- simple.

Right now you can subscribe to get the upcoming January 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit and celebrate love in style. Your Paper Pumpkin is always looking ahead so your kits will be delivered in time for the upcoming holiday …

This kit gives you 20 treat bags, 10 mini cards and envelopes, and “BEE”-yoo-tiful stamps and embellishments. Subscribe by January 11 CLICK HERE …

Thank you for sharing part of your day with me! Hope yours is a good one.

I will be back tomorrow with a little sneak peek into the new January – June Mini Catalog.  Did you get yours?

PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS ….

“Something for Everything”

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you all got to enjoy time with family and friends this Christmas … I’m sure some of you are still going! I have one more party, and that is with my downline … the ladies who have joined the Stampin’ Up! family within my team of Stars.

We are going to gather to celebrate the season, catch up and play with the new stamps and accessories from the Spring/Summer Catalog and our Sale-a-Bration catalog. Oh yes, we swap too, so there will be samples to share with you!

Today I’d like to share the December’s “Something for Everything” Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes a super-versatile stamp set complete with 13 sentiments that can be used for occasions ranging from wedding, to get well, birthdays, and more! Check out our video ….

Here are the cards as done per the instructions … When you stop back tomorrow, you will see some of the Alternatives that I have made from the kit.

Right now you can subscribe to get the upcoming January 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit and celebrate love in style.

This kit gives you 20 treat bags, 10 mini cards and envelopes, and “BEE”-yoo-tiful stamps and embellishments. Subscribe by January 11 CLICK HERE …

Once you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber … you can get any available past kits that you’d like.  You can do the monthly option now CLICK HERE or a 3mo. / 6mo. or 12month subscription BELOW. If you’d like more information, just let me know.

Thank you for stopping by today, I’ll see you tomorrow to check out my alternative projects.

Have yourself a wonderful day.

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Merry Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I want to wish you very warm holiday season.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any other end of the year festivities, we hope you enjoy this wonderful time with your family and loved ones.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!  Thank you for sharing part of this past year with me, Linda

Twas the Night Before Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Thought it would be fun to share the Night Before Christmas Memories & More Card Pack.  It includes fun Christmas images and designs: 54 total double-sided cards (6 each of 9 designs) in 3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) and 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm) sizes /  6 sticker sheets / Plus it’s Acid free and lignin free making it great for scrapbooking and cardmaking!

Watch as Santa works with our Night Before Christmas Suite to complete all of his projects. With a memories and more card pack, note cards and envelopes, and more…

Here is one of the cards that I created with the Night Before Christmas Memories & More …

Did you know…

… that yesterday was the Christmas Poem Day? The poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore (‘Twas the night before Christmas…) was published in 1823. The poem, which has been called “arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American,” is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today.

I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and thank you for being part of my stamping circle. Life is so much better when your surrounded by friends.

Merry Christmas ~

 

 

Christmas Card Parade …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry for the lack of posts the past few days but just like you I’m getting my Christmas preparations done (and working…lol). So today I wanted just to share some of my favorite cards from this season … Enjoy.

My Wrapped in Plaid (Perfectly Plaid Bundle) card below is my #1 Pinned card on Pinterest right now! Amazing … such a simple card. This tells me a lot about what stampers want … Pretty cards that are easy to recreate.

Below is a picture of the Mantle Gifts close up … A Gift Box filled with coordinating Gift Cards created from the Wrapped in Plaid Bundle. That Tree Punch has been a big hit this year!

I hope you enjoyed revisiting some of my favorites this past season … Looking forward to sharing a few more with you, and kicking off then new Spring/Summer catalog!! Hope you got yours, if not, let me know!

Thank you so much for joining me today … I have a little something special for you tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day.

Card Kits Make Perfect Family Time Projects …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~Today I’m sharing card kits that are currently on the Clearance Rack which means you can create your own cards for pennies on the dollar (Yes, less expensive than shopping the $ $tore!!

Let’s start with the … Incredible Like You Project Kit

Delicate laser-cut overlays let the color peek through on these all-occasion cards. Store or gift your cards in the reusable storage envelope. Makes 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs … 68 cents per card!

Remember … You can use any stamp set that you have at home to add your greetings!  I am a collector of greeting/sentiment stamp sets … to me, you can never have to many!!

Let’s look at the … Calligraphy Essentials Project kit ~

Learn modern script calligraphy while creating a selection of hand-lettered cards.  Makes 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs

Kit includes:
* 16 printed card bases and 16 printed envelopes
* 8 sheets of laser-cut labels
* 13 calligraphy practice sheets
* 50 adhesive-backed sequins.

Which one did you like best? Did you know that you can “make” these cards for less than you can purchase “not so home-made cards” at the $$tore!

These are great little kits that you can pick up for a song and share with your friends! Great girl time or some much needed family time.

Thank you for hanging out with me today.  I hope your day is a good one!

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Throwback Thursday: Swirly Snowflakes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today we are going to step back in time with one of my favorite “winter season” die sets … the Swirly Snowflakes!

At first glance these dies might look a little confusing or blah … but what they can create is something special.  Let me show you …

This is one of my favorites … Why? Because I can easily swap out the Christmas greeting for a “Birthday” … “Thinking of You” or whatever you choose. This is a great simple layout to use over and over again. Swap colors out too for a different look.

My next card highlights the snowflakes separately ….

Again … snowflakes for a December or January birthday are perfect. And what girl doesn’t like a little bling. You could do a light blue cardstock with silver snowflakes!

My next card shows the snowflakes with the same color pallet … Gold & Vanilla but has the snowflakes together…

You cannot get much simpler than this … simply die cut and assemble, and it’s so pretty.  My last card uses the “swirls” from the dies …

On this card you could easily switch out your greeting to a birthday, thank you, get well … since the greeting is the focal point on this card, and then embellish your card with the swirls and a snowflake. You wouldn’t even have to put the snowflake on there … and by swapping out designer papers, you could create endless beautiful cards … another perfect layout.

Thank you for joining me a checking out my showcase of Swirly Snowflakes cards. I hope you were inspired to create some cute cards if you already have it … or pick it up now for only $18.00 on the Clearance Rack.

Let me know if you have questions or if you’d like help with your order …

 Have a wonderful day

 

Sunshine Wishes, Hometown Greetings & Aprons!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I share that the Clearance Rack had been updated, then I shared some of my favorites … Today, I have a few more.  I snagged up some of that awesome designer paper yesterday … hope you get yours quickly, because it goes fast!

Apron Builder Framelits …

Who doesn’t like these cute little aprons…

Plus these dies make cute little apron boxes as show above and below …

One more from the Apron Builder Framelits …

 

Another of the dies that I really like is the Hometown Greetings framelits ….

These houses are so cute and don’t need to be packed away with your Christmas stuff … Use them as a “Welcome Home” or “Congratulations on your New Home” … so many choices!

One more quickie … the Sunshine Wishes Framelits. These are so cute and I love that they are layered color upon color.  I love these cute word dies that come with the coordinating embellishments.

 

Hope you enjoyed the stroll through the Clearance Rack samples.  Thank you for hanging out with me today!

Let me know if you need help with your order, and thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator ♥

Hope your day is full of sunshine …

 

New Items & Big Savings on the Clearance Rack …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

WOW … they just updated and STOCKED up the Clearance Rack!  I’ve got samples of some of my favorite items … I checked it out quick before I sent out this post! I will go back to shop myself, the Paper is super discounted, plus TONS and TONS of embellishments and dies! Things sell out fast, so get them while you can!

SHOP NOW!

Don’t forget that the Year End Closeout is also happening now.

Here’s a sample of some of my favorites … How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper

AND the coordinating dies … Jar of Sweets Framelits …

Here is the Large Letter Framelit Dies with the Broadway Bound Specialty paper … both on the Clearance Rack. I’m featuring the ECLIPSE TECHNIQUE …

PLUS … the ever popular Gingham Gala Designer paper …

These are only a few of my favorites, plus there is so much more.  Get your designer paper and embellishments for a steal of a deal. Crazy!!

Let me know if you’d like some help or you can place your order directly from my OnLine Store

Thank you so much for dropping by today, I’ll see you back tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day ~

 

Peaceful Boughs bundle …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful Christmas card to share with you today that came in the mailbox … via my sister Rita! I love when people send me cards made from stamp sets I don’t have. Rita used the Peaceful Boughs bundle …

The Peaceful Boughs Bundle includes the Peaceful Boughs Cling Stamp Set and the Beautiful Boughs Dies.

Deck your projects with pretty pine cones and beautiful boughs. The images in the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set are so realistic you can almost smell the fresh pine in the air!

Rita paired the Peaceful Boughs Bundle with the Wrapped in Plaid Designer paper and the gold foil paper to create this stunning holiday look.

This bundle is perfect for our nature lovin’ stampers or looking for that masculine touch… a very versatile stamp set for sure. This card would also make a perfect birthday card!!

Hope you enjoyed Rita’s card as much as I did, and thanks for stopping by today.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays card, 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 ♥

Thank you ♥ for choosing me as your demonstrator.

Simply Sunday: Lots of Cheer / Guest Stamper: Jenny F.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I will be sharing with you three projects created with the Lots of Cheer stamp set, one of which includes a Christmas card I received from my friend and fellow demonstrator Jenny F.

You can spread lots of cheer using classic images with a twist from the Lots of Cheer Stamp Set!  You’ll find this cute stamp set in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog …

Let’s start with Jenny’s card …

She used the cute snowman image and created the amazing background with the Pigment Sprinkles.  The Pigment Sprinkles are watercolor pigment crystals in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. Mix them with water to make watercolor backgrounds and washes, and use them for other watercoloring techniques.

It’s always nice to see what else you can make with a stamp set you purchase, so my second project is a cute little gift box. I personally like this wreath … reminds me of those green and red ones you can find in the stores now days …

The last project I’m sharing is another card using the snowman. The simplicity of the card really highlights the snowman… and the blue just reminds you of the tones of winter.

Hope you enjoyed today’s fun and versatile stamp set … Lots of Cheer.

Thank you for sharing a part of your Sunday with me, I hope you have a beautiful day.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays card, 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 ♥

Thank you ♥ for choosing me as your demonstrator.

 

Christmas Begins with Love

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share with you a stunning card created with a technique I shared earlier and a bundle I have shared with you recently …. My Christmas Begins with Love card marries them both together.

Back in November I shared a card with you highlighting the “Stained Glass Glitter Window” technique …

and last week I introduced you to the Shine Bright bundle and another form of a “Stained Glass” look ….

Today, I’d like to combine the two and show you a stunning card! I love how this turned out …

The image and greeting are stamped directly onto the Window Sheet using the StazOn™ Ink and colored from the back with our Stampin’ Blends. I used the Dark Cherry Cobbler and Dark Old Olive Blends.

I colored a few layers to give it the deep rich color you see … laying it on top of the Sparkle Glimmer paper created that stunning stained glass glitter effect. I used Glue Dots to adhere the Window Sheet to the Glimmer paper.

I used the Holiday Rhinestones and the Basic Rhinestones to add even more shine to the card.  I place my rhinestones in the little circles on the image … and the a few under the greeting to highlight it and coordinate the color rhinestones from the top of the tree.

An easy card to make … but elegant to look at. I hope these cards inspired you to give the “stained glass” technique a try.

I’m so happy that you came over to my blog today … Thanks!

Have a great day.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays card, 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 ♥

 

 

Holiday Gift Tins …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Looking for a cute way to “gift” your crafting friends … try one of our Copper Tea Tins!  You can decorate these metal tins any way you’d like … I used designer paper and a coordinating ribbon to decorate my tin.

Once decorated you can fill it with all sorts of goodies.  I filled mine with designer paper cut  4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ … I choose this size because with just a little trimming it’s the perfect card front.  I also added embellishments that coordinated with the paper.

There are so many items you could tuck into your tins … and they are cost effective as you get 4 tins for $15 / Perfect for friends, teachers gifts, a little something to the Sunday School teacher … anyone you just want to say thanks and show a little Christmas cheer too.

What would you tuck into your little Christmas Gift Tins? Hope this inspired you to create some fun gifting tins for your friends, family or co-workers … anyone!!

Thank you for joining me today, hope yours is a good one.