Today is the Day ….

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Hello Stampin Friends ~

The day the new catalog kicks off is finally here, and with a great new promotion for you …

 

I would love to hang out with you and your friends for a fun evening of stamping. I’ll show you the hottest new products and techniques, and you’ll earn extra stampin’ dollars to spend as you wish!

So many great new stamp sets and accessories …

This cute stamp set is one of our exclusive “Host Only” stamp set. I love those little birds!!

Ask me how you can earn free “Host Only” exclusive stam sets and /or your favorites from the catalog! I’m here for you.

Have an awesome day!

Great Stampin’ News …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Great news … the new 2017-18 Annual Catalog goes live tomorrow at noon (MT)! Club members, I have your orders and catalogs here 🙂

There is so many goodies in the new catalog,  and some of our favorites from the Occasions catalog as well!  More great news … Stampin’ Up! is rewarding our hostesses an additional $30 in hostess dollars, so be one of the first to gather your friends and family around the new catalog … I’ll bring the Make & Takes … and let’s party!!

Don’t forget … ALL BUNDLES in the current 2016-17 Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring TODAY!! Even if the stamp sets carry over – the chance to save 10% will be gone.

Let me know if you have any questions with the catalog transition.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Have a great day!

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 Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

Stampin’ Retreat: Guest Stamper – Sandy B.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have some more cards for your from our stamping retreat.  I wish you could all come … we have so much fun, and I really love our new stamping area! So bright and roomy!

Today’s card was voted the WINNER from our Attendee Card Swap. The winner … Sandy B. won a $50 Shopping Spree!!

 

Sandy used the High Tide stamp set.  Lucky for us this stamp set will be back in the new annual catalog, but many others will not, so I have links below for you to click on and see if your favorite is leaving for good.  Only two days left to get the retiring stamps & accessories.

 

Don’t forget … ALL BUNDLES in the Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring!! Even if the stamp sets carry over – the chance to save 10% will be gone.

Thank you for checking back today.

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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 Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

Stamping made Easy … Fun … and Fast!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today, Memorial Day. A day we honor those who served and paid the ultimate price so we can enjoy the freedoms we do today.

I have another video for you that highlights the Soft Sayings Card kit.  It’s easy to create a stack of all-occasion cards with the all-inclusive Soft Sayings Card Kit.  Stampin’ Up! trainer, Holly, gives you some tips and tricks for creating the cards that come in the kit.

This card kit makes 20 cards, 2 each of 10 designs, using the included Soft Sayings Stamp Set. There is also a refill kit so you can keep on making!

It will be available for purchase when the new catalog is released.

Thank You for stopping by today!

Simply Sunday: Wood Textures Suite

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Hello Stampin” Friends ~

Today I have a great video to share with you that highlights a brand new product suite from the upcoming catalog!

Bring the look of the outdoors inside with natural, rustic patterns. Stampin’ Up! trainer Andrea showcases projects made with this charming suite of coordinating products, including crates and cards!

I hope you love this suite of products as much as I do! I think we can create some amazing projects with this.

Enjoy the weekend ~

 

 

 

Eastern Palace Suite: A Note for You

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today to share another card using the new “Eastern Palace Suite”.  This is also one of the cards we did in our May Stamp Club.  At retreat the ladies told me that they saw cards that were created with the Eastern Palace Dies that looked like a flower, so here is my version of the “flower” card …

I teamed the new In-Color “Lemon-Lime” with Early Espresso … it is so bold and fun, the flower look was perfect for this combination.  The background was stamped to give it a little dimension and I thought the design matched the little designs in the Designer Series paper.

The little leaf was cut from a piece of scrap left from cutting out the flower center. I used the Stitched framelits dies for the center.

We have less than one week to purchase the “Eastern Palace Bundle” … but this is some of the most fun I’ve had with a stamp set in a long time!

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite “Sneak Peek” bundles …

You can click on either of the bundles above to view the contents of each bundle. I love that you will get 3 of the 5 new In-colors!! Oh yes, and the free stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions on this product suite, or the bundles.

Don’t forget … we also have less than a week to take advantage of the retiring items (some up to 50% off) Once they are gone, they are gone, so don’t miss out. Contact me with any questions.

Hope you have wonderful plans with friends and family this holiday weekend, and take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate price in the fight to keep our country free.

God Bless ~

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Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Time for Delicious Donuts

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Monday to you. Doesn’t it feel like a great day for donuts!

When donuts meet Paper Pumpkin, the results are truly delicious! Each Sprinkled with Love kit comes with 6 donut card bases, three round bases, 9 Kraft envelopes, and lots of yummy embellishments including frosting stickers, sprinkle and frosting sheets, and adhesive-backed sequins and pearls. What can we say?

Thank you for checking out today’s post. I’ll be back with a fun alternative to this kit!

Have yourself an awesome day ~

New Catalog Sneak Peek!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you some of the fabulous new products in the upcoming Annual Catalog!

Check out Stampin’ Up!’s newest Designer Series Paper Stacks from the 2017-2018 annual catalog: 48 sheets (4 each of 12 double-sided designs) of exquisite 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) designer papers perfect for cards, memory keeping, and all of your papercrafting needs.

 

Here is one of my favorite new bundles …

I cannot wait to play with these new products and share samples and the opportunity for you to get “your” hands on them too!

Thanks for stopping by today ~

Eastern Palace Suite: Forever Friends

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today to share another card using the new “Eastern Palace Suite”.  This is also one of the cards we did at our Stamping Club this month. 

Today’s card uses another of the dies (actually 2 of them) along with the Dapper Denim and the new Tranquil Tide from the 2017-19 In-color collection.

I also used a second die … but before we cut it out, we used one of the many vinyl stickers included in this suite. They were layered on top of each other to create a beautiful focal point to the card.

I also tucked in a bit of the Gold Glimmer paper which coordinates beautiful with the new embellishments.

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite bundles …

You can click on either of the bundles above to view the contents of each bundle. I love that you will get 3 of the 5 new In-colors!! Oh yes, and the free stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions on this product suite, or the bundles.

When I think of you I smile, so …

Enjoy your day my friend ~

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Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

At Home with You Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today to share a new stamp set that will be in the upcoming Annual Catalog! For all of my stampin’ friends who order from me … the catalogs are on the delivery truck as we speak!! If you live a little further away from me, don’t worry, as soon as they arrive, I will send one out to you.

Wonder how you can get a catalog?  It’s easy, just place a $35 minimum order through me or my on-line store (CLICK HERE) and I’ll send one to you too! Better yet, HOST a stampin’ party in JUNE because Stampin’ Up! is giving hostess an additional $35 in free hostess $$ and I have a very special hostess gift.

Contact me or message me below and I will contact you.  It’s a great way to earn free stamps & supplies, and a fun time with friends … plus you’ll get to make cards!!

This a-door-able stamp set makes it easy to roll out the stamping welcome mat for your friends! Watch this video to see some fun things you can do with it.

Stampin’ Up! trainer, Brandi, showcases the At Home with You Bundle from the 2017-2018 annual catalog. Open the door to your creativity with this “a-door-able” bundle, containing the At Home with You Stamp Set and coordinating At Home Framelits Dies.

Isn’t this just too cute … I didn’t want to say “adorable” again, but it is. I am in the process of selecting a date and securing the hall so we can have a party to kick-off this new catalog.  Watch your e-mail for an invitation… Make sure you are on my e-mail list!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you have an awesome day.

Don’t forget that our retiring items are leaving soon, I have links below for you to view the.

Thank again!

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Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Eastern Palace Suite: Forever Friends

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today to share another card using the new “Eastern Palace Suite”.  This is also one of the cards we did at our Stamping Retreat.  Yesterday I shared a simple card that was cut with just one of the many dies included in the set.

This is yesterday’s card … It also featured one of our new 2017-19 In-colors … Tranquil Tide, and I teamed it up with Dapper Denim.


Today’s card used the same die and the Dapper Denim, but instead of cutting into the cardstock, we actually cut it out! Just a few snips and you had a totally different look!

I also used a second die … but before we cut it out, we used one of the many vinyl stickers included in this suite. They were layered on top of each other to create a beautiful focal point to the card.

The card is anchored with the used one of the “specialty” sheets of Designer paper that coordinates with the Eastern Palace product suite. I slipped a piece of the Gold Foil paper underneath it to give it a more finished look.

This angle really shows the beautiful cuts using the Eastern Palace thinlits dies. See how the die actually cuts with the sticker … amazing! I love it.

The greeting comes in the coordinating stamp set … you can see that they really thought this product suite through. It has everything and more. I find it so fun to play with…. and easy!

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite “Sneak Peek” bundles …

You can click on either of the bundles above to view the contents of each bundle. I love that you will get 3 of the 5 new In-colors!! Oh yes, and the free stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions on this product suite, or the bundles.

Have a happy Monday my friend ~

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Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Simply Sunday: Mother’s Day – Thank You!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today to share one of the cards we made at our Annual Spring Stamping Retreat. The card features the new “Eastern Palace Suite” that is available to purchase before the new catalog comes out!

A simple little “Thank You” card that has a touch of elegance that comes from the beautiful Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies.

I was truly amazed at how easy this suite is to use and create fabulous cards … I will be back with more of my Eastern Palace creations.

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite “Sneak Peek” bundles …

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Customer sales period (May 1-31). Item Number: 147196

Description Price
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set $60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper  
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers  
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (new!) FREE!

 

 I must tell you … if you are going to invest in this product suite, I would definatly purchase the bundle with the dies.  The dies can take you places the first bundle can’t.

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter!   Customer sales period (May 1-31).  Item Number: 147207

Description Price
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set $103.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper  
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack  
Mini Tassels Assortment  
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers  
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies  
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (new!) FREE!

 

Hope you are having a wonderful Mothers Day!

Have an awesome day my friend ~

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You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store.  http://www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net

Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Stampin’ Retreat: Birthday Blast

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have some more cards for your from our stamping retreat.  I wish you could all come … we have so much fun, and I really love our new stamping area! So bright and roomy!

OK … Hard to believe I started this post at 6:30 am, and now it’s after 6pm!! I’m going to quick finish before it kicks me off again!!

Here is a set of cards we did during our morning stamping session …

As you can see … we began where we left off at our last session, the Dragonfly Dreams! This card showcased the “Masking” and “Sponging” techniques.

Our next two cards featured the “Birthday Blast” stamp set.  This is on our retiring list and makes me a bit sad … but then I picture all the fun new stamp sets (wait till you see them!).

But before the new catalog comes out, here is one of the cards we made.  I cased this from Patty Bennett’s website …

 

Don’t forget … ALL BUNDLES in the Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring!! Even if the stamp sets carry over – the chance to save 10% will be gone.

Thank you for checking back with me, I appreciate it.

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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 Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Stampin’ Retreat: Dragonfly Dreams

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you another sneak peek into our stamping retreat along with another card that our stampers made.

Here is our new stamping room, all set up and waiting for our stamping friends! Their bags are filled with all of their pre-cut projects … only a little cutting or BigShotting because this is a retreat … no stress zone!

There we go … doesn’t it look better when filled with all of these lovely ladies! I have been blessed over the past 10 retreats to have an array of wonderful stampers who join us.

Today’s project required some cutting as they learned how to do a “Step Card”.  This is one of my favorite folds because it’s so easy to do but very dramatic.

The card was created with the “Dragonfly Dreams” bundle and the “Falling in Love” Designer series paper. Our dragonfly is actually cut out of the beautiful Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.

Don’t forget … ALL BUNDLES in the Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring!! Even if the stamp sets carry over – the chance to save 10% will be gone.

Thank you for checking back with me, I appreciate it.

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

2017 Annual Spring Stampin’ Retreat: Welcome

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I thought you might enjoy a closer look at our annual stampin’ retreats. Each year I host 2 retreats, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Our retreats were created with our stampin’ friends in mind … A true retreat, a fun and relaxing get-a-way! The lodging, food for the entire stay, and all the projects are included in your price.

The cards/ projects are all cut and ready for you … except for a few minor exceptions where we are teaching a new fold or technique.

So sit back and join me as I take you through some of our retreat. All this week I will be sharing pics of the retreat and some of the awesome swap cards that our guests made!!

This is just a shot of the decorations / welcome on the fireplace mantle …

Each of the boxes were hand made by me and the help of my granddaughter Katara. We used the Window Box Thinlits Dies along with the Tasty Treats Designer Series paper. These cute little boxes decorate the dining room until it is time to go home … then each guest gets to take one home!

On Friday night after a dinner of soups and salad … we gathered to stamp.  We tried out a new stamping area this spring and it is bigger than our last and much brighter as it has windows surrounding us on three sides! It didn’t take us long to get comfortable in here. (Wish I would have taken some extra photos … next time!)

Our cards and project were centered around the Window Shopping Bundle which features the Window Box Thinlits dies we used for the mantle gifts. This session showed them different ways to use the die pieces to create cards!

Here is a “close up” picture of our project …

We used the “Blushing Bride” glimmer paper along with the doilies (sold out) and the Falling in Love embellishments.

It was a fun evening of stamping. When the guests retired for the evening, they found a “pillow gift” containing a package of the Blushing Bride glimmer paper, the Falling in Love embellishments and the Enamel Shapes (you’ll see why tomorrow!)

Hope you enjoyed our Friday evening as much as we did.  It is a pleasure to stamp with such a wonderful group of ladies.

Thanks for stopping by today …

I hope yours is a good one!

Today’s List of Stampin’ Supplies …