Holidays Edged in Gold …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed your weekend and my Simply Sunday post … You will notice that todays card has the same basic layout as yesterdays card but by stepping it up by adding an additional product, it will change the entire look of the card. WOW!!

So in they style of keepin’ it simple, I am still using the Gold Foil-Edged cards, envelopes, and the Merry Christmas to All Bundle with the Gold Foil Sheets, BUT instead of the Vanilla cardstock … I’m using Cherry Cobbler cut to the 5″ x 3-3/4″ card front …

WOW …  is what the stunning Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Designer paper does to your card when you add it to your card. You know, this would be pretty over the Vanilla paper too! Want to know something else amazing about this designer paper? It’s Whisper White on one side and Very Vanilla on the other … how cool is that!?

This delicately detailed laser-cut sheets can easily be cut apart and used as accents on card fronts. So pretty and so much fun, I know you’ll think of amazing cards with this paper… just switch out colors and switch out your greetings and you’ll be set for any occasion … oh, weddings would be pretty too!

I did put a banner on this card to highlight my greeting so it would “pop”.  I used glue dots to attach it but I had to roll them so they would be skinny … that helped hide them and lifted the greeting up to create some dimension.  Simple can be stunning!

I thank you for stopping back and I hope your have a wonderful week.

My Saturday Stamparatus Class is SOLD OUT but I have room left in the Thursday Night Class.  Payment will have to get to me by this Wednesday so I can purchase your Stamparatus for class.

There is still one week remaining in our Dashing Along Promotion …

 

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Simply Sunday: Making Holidays Simple

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend. I had the pleasure of going to my grandsons soccer game yesterday. I had a nice time chatting with my daughter and watching Aiden’s game … and they won!!

We all have to remember to slow down every now and then and enjoy the little things in life, because they are truly the important things.  Many of us have very busy lives and find it hard to do all the things we want, our intentions are good!

Lets say you’ve been meaning to make Christmas cards year after year but you just run out of time or you don’t get as many made as you’d like to, let me help … Today my Simply Sunday post is to share a beautiful yet simple card that will be easy for you to get those cards done.

Pretty right!? The base of the card is the Gold Foil Edge Cards & Envelopes!! You can find these on page 11 of the Holiday Catalog and you get 20 of each (card base & envelope). Then I simply cut a front to emboss, you don’t have to … you can go directly to the greetings which are from the “Merry Christmas to All” bundle. It can be that easy!

If you do want to step it up and create some texture on the card, the front is 5″ x 3-3/4″ then run it through the BigShot with your favorite embossing folder.  I used the “Tufted” but the new “Swirls and Curls” embossing folder that is part of the All is Bright product suite, either would work great!  The new Seasonal Wreath would be pretty too!

The “Happy” is heat embossed in gold and the “Holidays” is cut from the Gold Foil paper, again both are from the Merry Christmas to All Bundle from the All is Bright product suite found on pages 4 and 5 of the Holiday Catalog.

So whether you chose the card front to emboss and add texture of just adhere the greeting directly to the front, it will get you on the fast track to your cardmaking this holiday season.

If you would like to see this layout stepped up just a bit more … stop back tomorrow, it’s a beauty!!

I’m so happy and grateful that you’ve taken time out of your Sunday to sit with me a while.

Enjoy the rest of your day, and I’ll see you tomorrow.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

 

A Delightful Dash

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well it seems that the last day of summer has transitioned to a nippy night last night, and oh how I love a crisp fall evening. We all know what comes next, our holiday preparations … are you ready?

It’s the perfect time of year to gather with friends and family and create!  I think this festive sampler will inspire you to get started …

This beautiful paper is our Dashing Along Designer Paper and is combined with some of most popular holiday stamp sets. I would love to help you and your friends get prepared for your holiday cardmaking.

You can get this gorgeous Dashing Along Designer paper for Free with a $250 stamping party.  There are so many different ways to host an event; whether you invite your friends and family over to your house for an evening of fun, or invite them to my home for a stamp camp … we can set it up together. You bring the treats, I bring on the stamping.

You let me know what you and your friends would like to see, we’ll design your event around your wants and needs.

Let’s get you that free paper and some extra goodies! Let’s chat!

Thank  you for checking in with me today ~

Have a wonderful weekend.

Beautiful Baubles

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

and a happy Friday to you!! I know you are busy so I’ll keep it short today with words but big on beautiful content … multiple card share! These beautiful cards were created by Stampin’ Up! but since I do not have this bundle (yet) I thought I would share Beautiful Baubles with you…

Have you been thinking about your Christmas card making yet? You’ll be able to Deck the halls and everything else with beautiful baubles, bursting with color and delight!

What do you think?  Do you think that decorative die at the top could be used as a wreath?  How about a doily?  Maybe even several of them cut in different colors to create a really cool birthday card.  Sometimes it’s fun to think outside of the box!

Are you a traditional card maker sticking with the reds and green … or how about a touch of modern with the wood panel behind your holiday decorations!

Either way, you can see the versatility of this beautiful stamp set and coordinating die set. If I was to pick my favorite of these three … Hmmm, it’s a hard choice but I may pass on the sparkle this time and vote for the elegance of the blue and silver.

They are all pretty and it’s nice to see the different styles. Just like we are all different but a fun craft called stamping brings us all together!

Thank  you so much for checking in on me today.

I wish you a great day and a beautiful weekend!

Click on image to learn more about this amazing bundle …

 

Spooky Graveyard …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have my alternative Paper Pumpkin project to share with you … I may have gotten a bit carried away with the spooky side of things – lol

So I took the tags and cut them down to turn them into headstones and created a graveyard! The cute little ghost and the bat along with the greetings were all included in the Paper Pumpkin kit …

Since I sponged my background, I added a little sponging on my gravestones to age them a bit.  Not included in the kit was the moon which I just punched with the 1-1/2″ Circle punch. Oh yes … and I had to add a few orbs in the grave yard … the cute little Glitter Dots really did the trick.

Hope you enjoyed taking a haunted hike with me today through my spooooky graveyard, thanks for joining me.

Have a safe and fun day ~

 

Take Your Pick …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends …

Nothing is scarier than being without cute treat packaging for Halloween! So we put a lot of thought into brewing up our Frights & Delights September 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit—just for you.

Watch this month’s unboxing video here to find out how to make this creepy kit. It’s not too scary . . . we promise.

And yes … I have my “Take Your Pick” Tool 🙂

Multipurpose pickup and precision tool simplifies meticulous tasks. Tacky putty end easily picks up sequins, paper accents, and other small objects; twist to dispense more putty. Other end has 2 changeable, double-ended tips with paper piercer, mini spatula, small stylus, and large stylus.  * Includes protective end caps.

 

Take Your pick tool is just too cool … and that Paper Pumpkin is too stinkin’ cute!  As a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can purchase additional kits or past kits.

And … You’ll want to come back tomorrow to see an Alternative project to the kit.

Also … I want to remind you of all the goodies that are now in the Clearance Rack. I don’t want you to miss out getting some of your retired favorites at a discount.

I have a few spots left in my Stamparatus Class / Choose your date … either Thursday, Oct. 4th or Sat. Oct. 6th

Ask me questions anytime, I’m here to help.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will be back tomorrow with my Alternative project.

Have a wonderful Wednesday ~

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Two for Tuesday: And more …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We got through Monday so today is a good day! It’s more than a 2 -4- Tuesday today … I have several card samples to share with you!!  Stampin’ Up! has just refreshed their Clearance Rack and they have so many great items,

How lucky are we to get a chance to get these cool items at up to a 60% discount! Here are a few of my favorites …

These two sweet treats really rock! So quick -n- simple to create with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits … don’t let the 60% savings slip through your fingers, this find is only $24 now.


 

You can snag up this goodie for your Halloween or Christmas or … you decide!! This versatile Home Sweet Home die set was featured at one of my Annual Stampin’ Retreats:

I’ll finish with a fun duo for my Two for Tuesday … This die and designer paper combination is a big hit!! Let’s celebrate the savings with our Birthday Memories Designer Paper and the Birthday Friends Thinlit dies ….

YES … the dies coordinate with some of the designer paper images! How cool is that … super simple!!

There is so much more (and more of my favorites) so check it out HERE. 

Please let me know if you have any questions / email me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible, we don’t want you to miss out on any of these deals.

I also have an awesome class opportunity … It costs you more just to purchase the Stamparatus and have it sent to you than taking the class … just saying!! I have seats available for both dates and will open additional dates if needed.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to stop in …

Have a wonderful day ~

 

Class Announcement: The Stamparatus!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends !

I am excited to announce my Stamparatus Classes!!  The Stamparatus is an indispensable positioning tool that allows you perfect placement EVERY time –with a sleek and sturdy design and some WOW new features that rock this tool!

Multi-step stamping? Bring it on! You’ll never waste cardstock trying to line things up again.
Multiples of the same card? No problem! Set it up once and stamp as many as you want.
Partially-stamp an image? Never fear! You can stamp again in precisely the same spot.

Here’s just a few features of this awesome new workhorse… it’s going to change everything you know about stamping!

  • Compatible with both red rubber cling-mount and clear photopolymer stamps
  • Built-in rulers and gridlines for quick measuring and placement
  • Two (2) open sides so you can stamp on larger paper, but not take up tons of space
  • Two (2) clear grid reversible hinged plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with without having to change stamps!
  • Two (2) strong bar magnets to hold the paper in place
  • Magnet storage areas built into the bottom of the worksurface–never lose them!
  • Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps included, for best impressions
  • Easily wipes clean with a clean cloth or our shammy

Ready to see more? Watch this short video that covers the basics of what the Stamparatus does, why it has multiple plates, how to use it for regular stamping and making multiples, and storage and cleaning tips. Five Things You Need to Know About the Stamparatus …

I can’t wait to share in this fun, one-of-a-kind class with you. Here is how to sign up and pick your date …

PRE-PAY $55 CLASS: Includes the Stamparatus, a silicone pad, an extra magnet and your projects. (An $75+ value)  RSVP and payment are due by Wednesday, September 26th

PICK YOUR CLASS TIME:  Thursday, October 4th at 6:30 pm  /  Saturday, October 6th at 9:30 am / Limit 6 per class  If these two dates fill … I will add class times so you can get in on this amazing product and class special.

The Stamparatus is going to be a HUGE game changer in your craft room and on your stamping projects!  When you join me for this special Stamparatus Class, you’ll discover how to use this amazing tool to create several different techniques time and time again, so that you can do, and share what you love and get your cards in the mailbox quicker!

I’ve also learned some great tips that I can’t wait to share with you, after this class you will be ready to begin stamping and will have the Stamparatus and all the knowledge you need to begin creating successfully.

Contact me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or call (262) 334-1009 … Leave me a message as I also work outside of this business.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

Simply Sunday: Guest Stamper … Peggy K.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card I would like to share with you, that I received from one of my stamping friends, Peggy Kahle. Peggy is joining me at my retreat (she is from Oklahoma) and she sent this with her payment … what a treat for me!!

Peggy used the beautiful stamp set Petal Palette and the coordinating die set Petals and More thinlits…

Peggy began by heat embossing the floral piece with white embossing powder … then watercolored the flowers. Such a soft and pretty look. She used the die cut leaves and the petty die embellishment to draw your eye to the flowers.

The background she used is now retired but it was one of my favorites … the polka dots.  Love ’em!

I hope you enjoyed Peggy’s beautiful card as much as I did. I’ve had it on my shelf and thought it was just to pretty not to share with all of you.

Thanks for checking in with me today. See you tomorrow!

Dashing Along …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

And HELLO Weekend!! Weekends rock and September is rockin’ with the Dashing Along “Host” promotion, in which you can earn a beautiful package (or more!) of the Dashing Along Designer paper … FREE!!

The Dashing Along Designer Series Paper has a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, we selected it for its versatility and popularity with customers.

Check out this beautiful card created with the Dashing Along Designer Series paper and the Dashing Deer bundle from the upcoming Holiday Catalog! WOW …

YES … the dies that created the stunning background on this card come in the Dashing Deer Bundle.  This baby is on it’s way to my house right now!! I’m so excited with all the amazing stamp sets, bundles, card kits and accessories … Why don’t YOU be the first to host a holiday party in September and get the Dashing Along Designer paper and MORE FREE!!

I think this is an amazing opportunity, and I want to share it with all of you.  Besides, parties are fun!! I’ll do the work … you bake the brownies … we’ll all make some cute cards … then you get to pick out your free stuff 🙂  And yes, you can use your Hostess Benefits in the New Holiday Catalog!! AND Don’t forget to use your Rewards Codes.

The paper really is fun and will make your card making a breeze, just add the Dashing Deer Bundle and you be rockin’ this Christmas in style.  Keep an eye out for more card shares with this pretty paper.

Until then … Have a good day and thank you for the visit today!!

 

 

 

 

Sitting Pretty …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s finally Friday!  It’s been a loooong week, not a bad one, just long. So it’s time to relax … Today I have a great video to watch, so grab a cup of coffee or your orange juice and kick back for a few minutes and check out the Sitting Pretty bundle.

Make the most adorable park bench with the Sitting Pretty Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! Brandi Barnard shows other ways of using the Thinlits, Framelits, and stamps.

Brandi shared some great tips with us … I totally agree that placing your dies on the sides verses the center of your BigShot can really make a difference in the cut.

You can play around with the doggie, the squirrel, the flower pot, and the bench, and tell someone what they mean to you… And create die-cut benches with light embossing texture and flower pots in record time with Framelits dies and the Big Shot.

Here is what you get in the bundle …

Note that the stone paver piece is an emboss-only piece (no cutting), and creates a cool light emboss effect.  Here’s another look at the cute projects that Brandi created for us …

Hope you enjoyed our video and card share today… this is the perfect set for my pet lovin’ friends and the benches really do hold a place in your heart.

Have a wonderful day … and a great weekend!

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Create Christmas Cheer

Posted in 2018 HOLIDAY CATALOG, Christmas, Techniques by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Oh my gosh … I have the cutest cards to share with you today. These cards were shared with us (demonstrators) from Stampin’ Up! and it wouldn’t be nice if I kept these cuties to myself.

You’ll recognize these samples from the Holiday Catalog and can be found on page 38. You will also notice the Buffalo Check background stamp (I will be sharing some samples & tips on this in a future post).

Here is the “Spirited Snowman” … Give these holly jolly snowmen a place in your home. They deserve it! And they will prove themselves useful!

He just looks like he is having snow-much fun!! And so can you when you a head start in your stamping schedule and get started on your seasonal cards! Using just one stamp set, Spirited Snowman. Stampin’ Up! created these three different cards… the versatility of the set is enhanced with different coloring themes and techniques.

Each one is so cute in it’s own way … I love the two snow-people hugging and the sample on the far right, so cute and so simple to make.  Stamp your snowman … emboss your snowflakes with clear embossing powder … and then sue your watercolor pencils to add color to the background and then blend it with your Aqua painter!  When you blend the watercolor pencils the clear snowflakes will now “pop” out and look white (looks like magic!).

When you purchase your Spirited Snowman you can use the Hostess Code Y6DU6NVB 

Thank you for spending a part of your Wednesday with me …

Enjoy your day!

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

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Technique Tuesday: Glitter Designer Paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you are a glitter addict then I have the perfect technique for you… Glitter Designer Paper!  I have been doing this for years … the only thing that has changed is the adhesive that I used.  Today I’m using the fabulous Multipurpose adhesive sheets! Quick * Clean * Glitter perfect!!  Pictures do not do it justice!

I’m using the beautiful Petal Promenade Designer Paper. If you love fresh flowers, you will love this paper, the patterns are so pretty and look like they are ready to be picked with the photographic floral designs ❤

I begin with the choice of designer papers … that will set you up for a perfect color pallet (the colors are already listed on the designer paper packaged – Thanks Stampin’ Up!). I chose the returning Mossy Meadow and new Petal Pink, and Whisper White for my greeting.

Using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets makes this technique so easy. I cut the adhesive sheet slightly larger than my designer paper, then I trim off the extra.  This ensures I have full coverage of adhesive on my designer paper … don’t want any spots that don’t have glitter!!

Once I have the covering removed … I put the sheet into my glitter tub and sprinkle it with the Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  I made sure to cover it fully and then tap off the excess glitter.  Then I use a scrap piece of paper and cover the glittered paper. My next step is to firmly press the glitter into the adhesive – I use one of my clear blocks.  Remove scrap paper and tap off any excess glitter. WOW! Just beautiful!!

I matted the glitter paper onto the Mossy Meadow cardstock and then onto the card base in Petal Pink.  I used the Label Me Pretty stamp set and stamped the lined decor in Petal Pink and the greeting in Mossy Meadow… then it was punched with Pretty Label punch.  I punched out another label in Mossy Meadow, cut it in half and then attached it to the back … this allows you to mat the label 🙂

I added a touch of Wink of Stella to the filigree lines on the label and the rhinestones to add a touch of bling to my blinged out card!! I used the Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the greeting which added a little dimension to the card. Again, the camera does not capture the full beauty of this card.

I thank you for spending a part of your day with me. I encourage you to try this beautiful and fun technique. It really is quite easy as well.  I have listed the supplies I used on today’s card below.

You’re the Best! Have a beautiful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST … Click on any image for more information on the product or to begin your shopping experience. The link will take you to my On-Line Store.  Thank You for your purchase.

 

 

Merry Christmas to All …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today to introduce you to an awesome product suite in the Holiday catalog … the Merry Christmas to All bundle.  Have you taken a look, is it on your Wish List? Here’s another look for you …

This little project is so cute … can you image all the amazing cards and projects that this bundle can be used on!  If the greetings alone are tempting you, than you must be just as excited as I am to have the beautifully coordinated framelit dies – amazing!!


Say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Christmas, and much more to your loved ones. With this set, you can say it all! There are 28 photopolymer stamps in the set and 6 dies … You save 10% when you bundle to two.

I want to thank you for dropping in and checking out my blog post today.  I also want to remind you that today is the last day that you can sign up and get the September Paper Pumpkin … It’s going to be spooky fun!!

Sign up here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=26646  / I’ve been told that there are 24 projects included in this kit … enough for all your ghouls and goblins 🙂

Have yourself a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

 

Simply Sunday: Holiday Treat Bags

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  We are have having great “fall appropriate” weather … a bit crisp in the morning and evenings and warm (NOT HOT) sunny afternoons! I love it!!

Yesterday I shared with you a Step-by-Step tutorial on how to make two cute treat / gift bags from one 12 x 12 sheet of designer paper.  Today I have two more of those cute bags to share with you.  Once I started making them, I just kept going … they are really fast and easy to make, then embellish as desired.

I’ll start out with my Halloween since that is where I left off yesterday …

This cute little bag was also made with the goodies from the Toil and Trouble product suite on pages 48 and 49 in the Occasions catalog.  I also used the Stitched Shapes and Layering Oval Framelit Dies.

My little ghost that comes from the coordinating stamp set was colored with the Gorgeous Grape and then highlighted with “Wink of Stella”.  I used the beautiful Black Glittered Organdy ribbon to finish off my edge (I don’t like to leave a raw edge fully exposed).

On my Christmas treat / gift bag I did not finish off the raw edge per say, but I placed my greeting over part of it.  That is my personal preference and that’s what’s nice about creating your own cards and projects … we can make them the way we want!

The pretty paper I used here comes from our Annual Catalog on page 95 … Under the Mistletoe. The greeting and the cute little holly embellishment I stamped (and cut out) comes from the Peaceful Poinsettia bundle. Again, I cut out the greeting using the Stitched Shapes Framelit dies … boy I sure do use them a lot!! lol

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing a few more of these cute bags, and I really hope you give it a try.  Here is the link: CLICK HERE to view the step by step instructions again.

I have listed the products below that I have used on both of my projects. You can click on any of the items to view more information about it, or to begin shopping on my online store. I appreciate your support … remember, all orders over $50 (before s/h) qualifies you for my rewards points.

Thanks much for visiting me today.

Enjoy this beautiful day ~

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