Dandelion Wishes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! I am happy to say I got some stamping done this weekend, it was so fun to play with all the new items so I chose the Dandelion Wishes.  I love this stamp set (there are so many great new sets in this catalog!!)

I began with the background using a waterwash watercolor technique. In a small dish I put a drop of the new Balmy Blue ink, a little water and I squeezed a couple drops of the Wink of Stella in the mix!  Using the Aqua Painter … I brushed a little water onto my cardstock and then I picked up some “color” from my mixture and brushed it onto the cardstock.

Not a project I could do in a class because it was pretty wet and took a while to drive however I also could have used the Watercolor paper!! lol  I do however love the shimmer from the Wink of Stella.  Once dry I simply stamped the images onto the cardstock using my StazOn.

I finished off my card with the new Faceted Dot by placing them in the center of my dandelions – so nice to have all the new embellishments!  It is a simple layout but I love these stamps and the font on the greetings … so pretty!!

So many possibilities with this stamp set! Hope you enjoyed this one.

Thank you for checking out my blog post today …

Have yourself a great Monday.

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Simply Sunday: Simple Petals

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Whew … it’s a bit hot -n- sticky outside!!  Great time to hide out in my stampin’ studio and play with my new stamps and stuff.

Today I decided to play with the new designer papers, my choice for the day is Petal Promenade!

The photographs in our Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper is more than just a look—real flowers were used! See how our talented Product Designer and Specialist, Kaitlyn Zumbach, used floral arrangements with technology to design this paper. You’ll be blown away be the entire process!

The flower patterns are so pretty … Here is the card I made using one patterns and the “Thank You” thinlets.  Talk about an easy card to make, this is one of them 🙂

My base is Smoky Slate cardstock and the mat and greeting are cut from the new Highland Heather cardstock … oooo – so pretty! I think it highlights nice against the pink contrast of the flowers.

I adhered the greeting with the Stampin’ Dots… it just lifted then enough to give it some dimension.

These pretty petals will compliment any occasion and today we made it simple by adding the Thank You Thinlit die.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card, and I thank you for joining me this Sunday.

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

I’M BACK!! With the Graceful Glass Suite!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am back and bustin’ at the seams with idea’s to share with you!! I’ve finally figured out what was wrong with my computer and got it fixed … and meanwhile my new stamping goodies came in and I’ve been playing like crazy!!

Today I’d like to share one of the cards that my club members got to make this month. We were using the new Graceful Glass Suite.  I am totally in love with this suite and if you like to color this one will satisfy your needs!!

I began with this cute circle pattern and colored it in with the Bermuda Bay duo, which paired well with the Tranquil Tide cardstock. I highlighted the design, creating a focal point by encasing it within the white frame. The circle was cut out with the Layering Circles Framelits and then added a black mat behind it.

To make our beautiful coloring job “pop” … we added the Wink of Stella to add some sparkle. It’s a little hard to capture with the camera but the eye is not disappointed when looking at this card.

The greeting was stamped in the lower right-hand corner of the card in the coordinating Tranquil Tide ink.  The ribbon accent is from last years ribbon (not available anymore) but you could easily substitute the new Tranquil Tide ribbon or even some cardstock!

I’m so glad to be back and sharing my creations with you! Thanks for stopping by today.

I’ll be back tomorrow with my Simply Sunday creations.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Alphabet Edgelits?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you got a chance to see the cute card I shared yesterday!! I love how simple it was to make … and the color scheme, however you can use any color combination you like.

Today I want to share the video …

Have you seen the Layering Alphabet Edgelits? Watch as Tanner demonstrates the use of the Edgelits.

Aren’t these amazing? I think you could really have fun and get totally creative with this bundle.

Thanks for checking out this video, I hope you have a great day!

Delightfully Detailed = Delightfully FUN!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! Mine was good, spent time with family and even got out for a mini road trip with my sister Eileen. We went out for a nice country drive … both of us were thinking that it would be much prettier in the fall 🙂

Today I’m sharing another FUN card I created with the Delightfully Detailed Specialty Designer Paper! I had as much fun making it as it will be fun to receive. I just think it turned out so cute … OK, enough …

Here is the card …

I used the whimsical circle pattern from the Delightfully Detailed Specialty Designer Paper. You’ve got to love it when the fun is already packed into the pattern. I used Coastal Cabana for the base of my card and added pops of color from Bermuda  Bay and Soft Sea Foam.

I pulled out the Detailed with Love Stamp set which is part of this  product suite and has it’s own bundle (with the punch) to do the stamping on this card.  Just a few stamped designs and the greeting to add a touch more color and then the Faceted Dots for texture. Oh yes, and I even popped up one of those stamped designs!!

This is really a fun bundle and the specialty designer paper is a must have … it make the card making so easy!!

Hope this Birthday card added a little fun to your day!

Have a Happy Monday ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …  Below is a list of ingredients I used to create today’s card … click on any one of them for more information or to begin your shopping now.  Thank you very much! 🙂

 

 

 

Simply Sunday: Graduation Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared a “generic” style Graduation Card, meaning it could be sent to anyone attending any school … today, I’m being a little more specific as I am using the “school colors”!!  I have a young lady who works for me that goes to West Bend East High School (my former high school … we have 2) and their colors are maroon and gold so today’s card will feature Cherry Cobbler and Crushed Curry!!

This card also features the new Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper ….

This amazing paper has 2 sides … One Whisper White and the other is Very Vanilla!! I love the fact that you can use this with all your color combinations now!!

Today’s graduation card is simple to put together since the Delightfully Detailed paper highlights the greeting!! The greeting comes from the “High Tide” stamp set and was cut out with the Layering Ovals Thinlits, as was the Crushed Curry mat behind it.

Don’t you just love the dimension and layers of this card … makes it look like you worked soooo hard but it really only took minutes to create!!

The “Congratulations” comes from the “Fabulous Flamingo” stamp set (got that for FREE from an Stampin’ Up! OnStage event!!) and I think the two fonts look pretty good together.  To finish off the Congratulations, I added a layer of contrast with the Cherry Cobbler and then punched both colors with the Triple Banner Punch.

Just think of the possibilities … You get four sheets with this laser cut paper so you can make quick and easy graduation cards in “any” school colors!!  How fun would that be!!  You already have the layout now … so have some fun and celebrate your school and congratulations to your graduate!!  There really is nothing little about the light they shine!!

Thank you for joining me this Sunday!!

Have a wonderful week~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … Below are the items I used to create today’s card. If you liked what you saw and need to purchase any of the items, you can begin by clicking any image below. It will take you to my store and give you more details on the product.  Thank you!!

Life’s a Journey …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I believe school is out for most students after this past week … and with that, I received 5 invitations to graduation parties!!  I’m so excited for these young people – some are the girls that work for me, family, neighbors and friends, they have their whole life ahead of them.

Of course I have to make cards to send them off on their new journey so I chose the “One Wild Ride” stamp set.  You and I both know it  can be a little wild once in a while but it’s also a journey to be embraced so …

I used the “Share What you Love” Designer Specialty paper and I picked two patterns that I thought were fun and youthful like my recipients. I paired it with Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Basic Black.

I wanted to make my “greeting” the focal point so I popped it up on the two banners which really pull your eye to the center of the card. It’s simple and fun because … Life is a journey, and I’d like them to enjoy the ride!

Hope you enjoyed the card today and you’ve kicked off your weekend on a good note.

Have a great day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … You can begin your shopping by clicking on any of the items listed.  Thank you!

 

Check out the new bundles …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I thought it would be fun to share all the new bundles in the Annual Catalog!!  Then over the next few weeks or so, I’ll be sharing my creations with some of these bundles and even classes in the next 2 months!

You’ve seen me use a couple of these already … can’t wait to show you more!!

Thanks for dropping in, have a good day!

Sitting Pretty Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a really cute bundle that you can find on page 25 of the new Annual Catalog! I know that some of you were really excited to see this, so I’m going to share a video with you as well.

You can 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.

I love the tips that Brandi shares with us in this video.  I don’t have this bundle yet but I’m not sure how long I can hold out. I just love those pretty little benches.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video. I thought about doing a Throwback Thursday, but I thought you would enjoy seeing the new product more.

Have yourself a beautiful day ~

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Wednesday WOW: Springtime Impressions Thinlit Dies!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As promised, I’m back today with another card I’d like to share with you from the Springtime Impressions Thinlit Dies! Super simple card that will wow anyone who receives it.

I began with the Delightfully Detailed Note cards and Envelopes … this time I chose the Blackberry Bliss!  I was super excited when I heard them announce this was one of the colors coming back – I just love it!!

Then I simple cut out the floral pattern die (which I showed you yesterday how to emboss with the new mats) and I did that out of Very Vanilla cardstock.  To adhere the die cut … I flipped it over and used the sponge dauber to apply the Tombo glue. It works so nice – just make sure you have a scrap piece of paper underneath so you can toss it and not get your work area full of glue.

My greeting comes from the Painted Glass stamp set (I would advise to get the bundle!!) I used the Blackberry Bliss ink to stamp it and then punched it out with the Pretty Label punch. I used the new Faceted Dots in Blackbery Bliss to anchor my greeting.

Last, I covered the entire die cut piece with Wink of Stella … it looks gorgeous! The photo does not do this justice. I would however add the Wink of Stella “before” I adhere my die cut piece. That took me longer than making the whole card!! lol

Super simple but elegant birthday card and the Stella just pushed it over the top.  I thank you for checking back and I hope you enjoyed see the “original” use of this fabulous die.

Have a great day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Technique Tuesday: Embossing with Dies!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am so excited to share this awesome technique with you!! I love this because it makes your stampin’ dollars stretch and makes really cool effects on your cards!! I’m talking about the new Big Shot Embossing Mats!!

Your favorite Framelits, Thinlits, and Edgelits dies can do more when paired with the Embossing Mats. Use with cutting dies to emboss instead of cut!! I used the beautiful “Springtime Impressions Thinlits” to create this amazing background …

I embossed the floral pattern onto the new Soft Sea Foam cardstock. I simply began with the base plate, then the white plate; included in the embossing mat package, then the blue mat, my cardstock, the die and finally the cutting plate on top … roll it through, and your image is embossed onto your cardstock!!

This gives you a nice close look at how the die actually embossed the cardstock!  Now you have two different ways to use your dies!!  You could do the same with these pretty butterflies!!

I used the new Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather cardstocks to cut out my butterflies and layered them.  I loved the heather against the sea foam but wanted that extra pop of color … and that is why I layered the butterfly.  The cute flowers also come in the die set.

The beautiful greeting comes from the Southern Serenade stamp set, was stamped in the Gorgeous Grape and cut out with the Stitched Framelit dies.  I finished off my card by embellishing with Rhinestones … a little bling never hurt anyone! lol

I thank you for joining me today to see this new product / technique!!  This will definitely be on my upcoming Class List. Stop back tomorrow and I’ll share a card created with the Springtime Impressions … cut!

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Bouquet Blooms Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a bundle that may just get overlooked in the catalog … there is sooo much to look at!! This stamp set and die create the cutest cards.  Watch the video and Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Development Manager, Natalie White, give you tips and tricks of the Bouquet Blooms Bundle along with showing some amazing samples.

Isn’t that interesting?  I think that is such a cool card!! Watch my calendar because I will be hosting a card class using this bundle in July or August, I’m setting up the schedule now.

Here is the cute card that is in the Stampin’ Up! catalog that got me interested in this bundle!!  I’m ordering mine so I can create a fun class for you!!

Thank you for stopping by on this beautiful Monday … I hope you have a good day, and a wonderful week ahead!!

Happy Stampin’

Simply Sunday: Delightfully Detailed Suite

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a product suite that I totally fell in love with… the Delightfully Detailed suite by Stampin’ Up!  It contains a “bundle” of a stamp set with really cool sayings and sweet font and a coordinating punch!

That’s not all … it has the most awesome Laser Cut specialty paper you will fall in love with!!  How do I know, because I did!! Here is a simple card I created using the laser cut paper and the Delightfully Detailed Note Cards and Envelopes.

I used the Tombo Glue and sponge dauber to gently add adhesive on the back and then adhered it to the note card. The greeting and envelope was stamped with the coordinating stamp set “Detailed with Love”.  I used the punch to round the corners on my strip of paper and then punched it with the cute little decor side.

Stampin’ Up!’s Delightfully Details Suite is great for all levels of crafters! They have built in coordination that are perfect for memory keeping, card making, gift tags, or embellishing any kind of project. Watch the video below for a better feel of this entire product suite …

I think this suite is stunning and so easy to create with.  I can’t wait to add the Memories and More card pack to add to my collection!!  I’d love to hear what you think … feel free to share your thoughts below.

Thank you so much for sharing your Sunday with me.

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Hand Delivered …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s true … the 2018-19 Annual Catalog went live yesterday!! So many awesome new stamp sets, bundles, framelits and accessories!! Time to have some fun!!

Let me share with you … “Hand Delivered”. This fun stamp set is fun and whimsical allowing you to create some really cute cards! This stamp set is a “host” stamp set which you can earn for FREE in several different ways … You can place a qualifying order, you can host a book show, or you can gather a few friends, invite me over and we can party!! Stampin’ Party!!

Did you enjoy making paper dolls as a kid? Then you’ll enjoy the feel of this set which lets you create beautiful ladies for many beautiful occasions.  Such a fun stamp set … don’t forget (you can earn it FREE).

It’s a great time to host a stampin’ party … the Catalog is all new and there is so much to see!  I’d love to share the fun with you and your friends, and help you earn a bunch of it for FREE!!  Let’s chat … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thanks for checking out my post today, and let me know if you would be interested in hosting a stamping party. I can show you and your friends a few things and then we’ll get to stamping!!

Have yourself some fun today!!