March Madness: Card #6

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry for the lateness of my post, and I appreciate your patience.  Seems life gets in the way at times. Also seems I fall behind on my stamping projects during holidays, and we’re coming up on a big one … Easter.

I went into work for a bit yesterday to catch up on a few things, I manage a Candy Store and when you are about to loose 2 employees before the holiday, and everyone else is on Spring Break so you can’t even interview … I just get a bit tense.

Anyway … enough about that, let’s get to our card today! It’s card #6 in our 10 card showcase for my March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration. I chose to use the “Cool Treats” bundle starting on page 32 of the Occasions Catalog.  Wow … they have a well rounded supplies for you to create the most amazing cards and scrapbook pages! Here’s mine …

My apologies on the poor color quality, I’ve been using my phone for photos since my camera died.  The colors are: Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Peekaboo Peach, and Watermelon Wonder! I’ll update the photos as soon as I can. The card is really fun and vibrant!

As you can see, I added the “Tasty Treats Specialty” Designer Paper and the Confetti Embossing Folder. It gives a nice backdrop and texture to the card.

This is one of my “Fun Fold” cards, so as you open, you have multiple layers of fun …

I have a little “alternate” surprise in the instructions for anyone who chooses this card as one of their “picks” for their March Madness purchase. Remember, here is how this works …

$50 Order: Choose 5 of your favorite cards featured plus a FREE Sale-a-bration Item!

$100 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items!!

$150 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items AND Hostess Dollars!!!

As promised, I will include the list of ingredients today, and THANK YOU again for your patience and for stopping back again to check out my post today.

Enjoy your Sunday~

             

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Sale-a-bration Celebration in Review

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today we are going to review the first 5 cards in our March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration.  I was asked why I didn’t post the ingredients with my cards, so I will do so today.  This way you can make your “Wish List” out while your choosing your favorite cards.

Tomorrow I’ll be back with Card #6 … you won’t want to miss this one.

Let’s Review … MARCH MADNESS: CARD #1

The angle of this photo is a bit tricky on the eye … the black banner does not stand alone like shown. The back of the card actually closes to the end of the banner and a portion of the inside is exposed. It’s a cute and unique card.

CARD #1 INGREDIENT LIST:

~ MARCH MADNESS: CARD #2

A card for glitter lovers … Oh so pretty! I borrowed the greeting from the “Dragonfly Dreams” stamp set.  There will be more from the Dragonfly Bundle!!  What a beautiful way to tell someone “Thank You”.

CARD #2 INGREDIENT LIST

~ MARCH MADNESS: CARD #3

This is one of the funnest birthday cards I ever made … and it folds down so you can tuck it in the envelope!  The Designer paper used here will be different from the card you will receive but no less cute! And … they all come with dimensions and directions!

CARD #3 INGREDIENT LIST

~ MARCH MADNESS: CARD #4

Learn a fun new technique, combine it with an old but tried & true technique and you’ll have a beautiful card!

CARD #4 INGREDIENT LIST

~ MARCH MADNESS: CARD #5

Love, Love, Love these chicks! Remember these are one of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets that you can get FREE with a $50 purchase. Along with the card are the instructions on how to make the Chicken Wire!

CARD #5 INGREDIENT LIST

Thanks for checking out my blog today. I will continue with our March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration tomorrow and Card #6.  I will also list the core ingredients along with the cards for you convenience.

Have a beautiful day ~

        

March Madness: Card #5

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s finally Friday!  Let’s have some fun …and what is more fun than the “Hey, Chick” stamp set in the Sale-a-bration catalog!! At first I thought … why do I need chickens? But the more samples I saw and the more I played with this set, I was thrilled that I had it in my stamp collection.

Here is my version of the card …

I wanted my “chicks” to be talking to each other so that is why they are layered the way they are, and they are on top of a “chicken wire” background! That was created with the “Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions” Embossing Folder.

My “chicks” are colored with the new “Water Color” pencils and Blender Pens except for the red parts … I used our Real Red marker for that.

The “Hey, Chick” greeting comes from the “Hey, Chick” stamp set and the let’s celebrate (and the greeting inside) comes from the “Balloon Adventures” stamp set found in the Occasions Catalog. The greetings were all cut from our “Bunch of Banners” Framelits.

There are so many samples you can find using the stamp set on Pinterest, it’s too cute to pass up! And once Sale-a-bration is over (March 31st, 2017) it will be gone forever 😦

You may choose this as one of your FREE cards when you make a qualifying purchase during my March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration.  Each card comes with a set of instructions, dimensions and stampin’ tips to help you.

Here’s the deal …

$50 Order: Choose 5 of your favorite cards featured plus a FREE Sale-a-bration Item!

$100 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items!!

$150 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items AND Hostess Dollars!!!

Have a wonderful weekend, and call your favorite chick to celebrate … just being friends!

Thank you for coming over to my blog today!

March Madness: Card #4

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card to share with you that I created using the “World of Dreams” stamp set and the Dragonfly framelits.  I saw this technique posted on our demonstrator Facebook page and just had to share it with you.

You begin with the “Window Sheets” … then I cut out the dragonfly, added ink and embossed! BEAUTIFUL … the photo does not do this card justice.

I also added the masking and sponging technique to create this stunning background, a perfect fit with our dragonfly.

To finish my card I added the verse from the “World of Dreams” stamp set and the leaves to frame my card.

You may choose this as one of your FREE cards when you make a qualifying purchase during my March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration.  Each card comes with a set of instructions, dimensions and stampin’ tips to help you.

Here’s the deal …

$50 Order: Choose 5 of your favorite cards featured plus a FREE Sale-a-bration Item!

$100 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items!!

$150 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items AND Hostess Dollars!!!

Here is another picture that really shows off the glimmer on the dragonfly…

Thanks for checking back in with me.  Have a wonderful day!

March Madness: Card #3

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to do a little something different by request. I have been asked to place a card that I had previously posted, into my March Madness Sale-a-bration Celebration cards …

This card was designed for one of my stamping retreats and actually folds down so you can mail it!! My attendee’s where the only ones who got to make this card and get instructions. It is also one of the most handled and asked about cards when I’m showing my work at craft fairs. So by request … this card will now be available to choose from!!

Please note that the designer paper may not be the same since that is from last year, yours may have current designer paper.  The dies and stamp set are still in the catalog and full instructions along with tips will come along with this card.

Here’s the deal …

$50 Order: Choose 5 of your favorite cards featured plus a FREE Sale-a-bration Item!

$100 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items!!

$150 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items AND Hostess Dollars!!!

Each card comes with full instructions and dimensions to make the cards you have chosen.

Now is the best time to order, before Sale-a-bration is over!  Get those items you need and want plus get the awesome cards and the Sale-a-bration items!!

You may place your order on-line or directly through me … either way will work for this great promotion.  Don’t let March Madness pass you by, get your goodies now!   You will have until March 30th to place your order and let me know which cards you want.

Thank you for joining me today and please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

Enjoy your day ~

 

March Madness: Card #2

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have Card #2 of my March Madness: Sale-a-bration Celebration! I also have some important updates to share with you concerning the Sale-a-bration gifts. Stampin’ Up! has added some new items, that is exciting, however … two of the previously released items have so to speak “sold out”. The supplies have been depleted and are no longer available.  (See Below)

Today’s card is featuring the beautiful “Floral Boutique” Designer Series paper and the “Stitched Shapes Framelits” dies, and one of my favorite techniques “Dazzling Diamond Dust”. The card is easy to make and can be done in a variety of Designer Papers and greetings!

Remember … you will get step by step instructions and the card dimensions when you choose this card and a qualifying purchase.

STAMPIN’ UPDATES:

Sale-A-Bration has flown by! Times flies when you’re having fun, though, right? Only a few days are remaining during Sale-A-Bration— the year’s biggest promotion. We have added additional products for you to earn and enjoy. Don’t forget you have until March 31 to earn free the products.

* Please note, to receive one of the Sale-A-Bration final day’s products for free, you will need to use the item code noted below and not the regular item code.

Item Number Description
147361 2016-2018 In Color 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock
147365 Party Animal Designer Series Paper
147363 Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper
147364 Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper
147362 Party Animal Designer Washi Tape
147360 Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
147356 Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Thank you so much for stopping by. Please let me know if you have ANY questions on the March Madness promotion (this promotion is only available thru me, Linda Schnabel) or the new products Stampin’ Up! has added to your Sale-a-bration items.

The sun is shining … Have a wonderful day!

 

 

 

 

March Madness Sale-a-bration Celebration

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I want to invite you to my March Madness Sale-a-bration Celebration! It starts today!

Beginning today, Monday, March 20th through Wednesday, March 29th … I’ll be featuring a card a day that highlights our favorites from the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs here on my blog Linda’s Stampin’ Escape.

The celebration is you will get to choose 5 or all of these cards for FREE as my gift to you, for your qualifying purchase before shipping & handling. The madness is “how are you going to choose?”

Here’s the deal …

$50 Order: Choose 5 of your favorite cards featured plus a FREE Sale-a-bration Item!

$100 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items!!

$150 Order: Get ALL 10 Cards plus 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items AND Hostess Dollars!!!

Each card comes with full instructions and dimensions to make the cards you have chosen.

Now is the best time to order, before Sale-a-bration is over!  Get those items you need and want plus get the awesome cards and the Sale-a-bration items!!

You may place your order on-line or directly through me … either way will work for this great promotion.  Don’t let March Madness pass you by, get your goodies now!   You will have until March 30th to place your order and let me know which cards you want.

 Here is today’s featured card …

Today’s card begins with the “Window Shopping Bundle” … you can find this on page 43 of the Occasions Catalog, and highlights the beautiful new Glimmer Paper you can get for FREE in our Sale-a-bration Catalog.

The card front is cut a bit shorter to create a different look for your card, and the colors featured here are Bermuda Bay, Whisper White and Basic Black. The die cut candle piece are part of the bundle.

Don’t forget, you may place your order on-line or directly through me … either way will work for this great promotion.  Don’t let March Madness pass you by, get your goodies now!   You will have until March 30th to place your order and let me know which cards you want.

Let me know if you have any questions on my March Madness Sale-a-bration Celebration. Be sure to stop back …Card 2 will be posted tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by ~

 

Simply Sunday: Easter Gifting Ideas

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you on this fine day? I’m hoping happy and healthy!

Today I’ve got some fun projects for you and a card! Yesterday I shared the March 2017 Paper Pumpkin with you … today I’m sharing alternative projects. If you haven’t received this kit, or are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet, you can sign up at any time, and when you do, you can purchase “past” kits!

I will tell you this, if you purchase the 3 month subscription by March 31st, you will save $4 and receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item!!  Make sure you activate your subscription before April 10th because we’re all excited that Sara Douglass – Stampin’ Up!s CEO has created the April 2017 kit!!

Ok … let’s get on with the goodies! Here I wanted to show you “my” little bunny as followed by kit instructions. These are so easy … so fun and too cute! As soon as they add the refill kit – I’m ordering more so my grandkids and I can make these up!

Here is a photo of all my projects put together! Did you know that the little 3 x 3 note cards fit nicely into the little bag … How cute is that!! A little gift bag with the little bunny cards.  You could make these into “Thank You” cards and give to the host of your Easter dinner. What a cute little gift.

Next, I know many of my customer love their “full size” cards … so here is my alternative to the kit, a full sized card.  The cute stamps used to create that bag … come in this kit! I love the little eggs and the “I’m glad your my friend can be used all year long!

I used the inside bunny ears to create a flower! These pieces are die-cut and already have the adhesive on them so they are super simple to create with.

The flower is adhered to the front of the gift card … the back half is tucked away so I can use that on another card. This section is popped up from the card front.  I used a “splatter” stamp to add a little color to the vanilla and then added a banner greeting. I cut the little bunny tail in half and glued it to the center of my flower.

I must say, this was a very fun kit to play with! If you want to try out Paper Pumpkin, now is a good time.  Just click on the links below for more information or to begin your purchase, or you can contact me and I will help you out.

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

STOP BACK TOMORROW TO SEE MY MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL!!

Have a wonderful day ~

    

Click on any of the items below to view / more information or to begin your purchase. Don’t forget to select your FREE Sale-a-bration items.

Price: $59.00

NOW $55.00

Plus 1 FREE

Sale-a-bration item

Price: $114.00

Two (2) FREE

Sale-a-bration items

Price: $215.00

Four (4) FREE

Sale-a-bration Items

and

Hostess Benefits!

BUNNY BUDDIES!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Oh my gosh … I got home from work yesterday and found the best thing in my mail box! No bills … just my Paper Pumpkin.  It is so stinkin’ cute!

Check it out, watch the video ~

Our Paper Pumpkin Bunny Buddies are bursting onto the scene just in time for spring! Every March kit comes with nine bunny cards and bags. Watch their personalities emerge as you customize each one with a face, ears, accessories, and a pompom cottontail. They are simply “ear”-resistible!

Stop back tomorrow and check out my alternative to the kits projects … not sure how I’m going to top these cute bunny bags!

Till then … Have a great day!

    

Fab Friday featuring “Hey Chick” Stamp set

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s finally Friday and that’s just fabulous!!  Plus I get to leave work early today … Yaaa Hooo!  Now this day is just getting better because I have 2 cards to share with you that were created by 2 of the members in of my team: Star’s by Design.

I like the “Hey, Chick” stamp set but I haven’t even had time to use it, so when the ladies shared their fabulous designs on our “Star’s by Design” Facebook page I was thrilled.

The first card I’m going to share is from Kathy …

Along with the “Hey Chick” stamp set, Kathy used the “Hexagons Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder to create the background.  The chick was cut out with the Layering Circle Framelits.  This card is just totally cute!!

Now our next card comes from Connie … It’s a show stopper!

How fun is this card!? I love how it showcases all the birds but let’s you know that it is a birthday card.  Connie also used the Hexagons Embossing folder on the Elegant Eggplant paper.  You can also see the “Hardwood” background stamp on the first section of the card on the red background … the red is carried through onto the 3rd section of the card.

Hey, Chick … what do you think?  Cute cards right! And this stamp set is just one of the FREE items you can get during Sale-a-bration. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for hangin’ out with me today and checking out the talents of my team members.  We have a lot of fun … join us!

Here’s to a fabulous Friday, and a Happy St. Patrick’s day too!

Throwback Thursday: Happy Easter

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m bringing back a really cute Easter card and a scrapbook page! With the products we currently have in our catalog today, you could easily recreate either of these two projects.

My “technique” that I was teaching when these were created was “Dying your Glimmer Paper”.  I taught my classes how to use your ink refills and either a sponge dauber or the Stampin’ Spritzers to color the Glimmer paper … NOW you don’t have too! With the beautiful colors of Glimmer Paper Stampin’ Up! has brought out for Sale-a-bration all you have to do is punch! No fuss required!

The first is my bunny card …

Both the bunny and the eggs were created with a combination of circle and oval punches … now, I think I would use the Layering Circle and Oval Framelits. You will have a greater choice of sizes this way. The little bunny tail was made with a flower punch.

I used the same format on my scrapbook page as I did on my card.  That is one thing that I have always taught in my classes.  Use what inspires you to create what ever you need.  How do you like the little chick I tucked inside the cracked egg? Again, made with the oval 🙂

OK, I have one more card that I want to share with you that I created using the “Dying your Glimmer Paper” technique …

You could easily recreate this card using the Sale-a-bration Glimmer paper. And you know what … the “Petite Petals” punch that I used to make this card is still in the catalog!!  You know what else would be cute … the Elegant Butterfly punch.

Just because something is old (Created 2014) … doesn’t mean it can’t be new again!

Thank you for stepping back in time with me today, I hope this inspires you to get creative and have some fun!

Have yourself a wonderful day ~

     

Below is a list of products I used and suggested products to create that projects shown.  You can purchase any of these items by clicking on the item.  Remember that you will receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more.

Sale-a-bration Product of the Week: Inside the Lines Designer Paper

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We’ve got less than 3 weeks of Sale-a-bration left, and I still have so many things to show you. Today I have more with the “Inside the Lines” Designer Series Paper.  Coloring books for adults are everywhere. They bring out the kid—and the Zen—in all of us!

Now you can jump on the trend with Sale-A-Bration’s Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper. I love showing this fun paper … Here are some of the many ways to use it!

#1. COLOR THERAPY: Use markers for detailed coloring like we did on this gorgeous box. Just cut the paper out with a die, color, relax, and then assemble.

#2. OUTSIDE THE LINES: Use sponge daubers on the paper for a quick and easy but awesome effect. Just look at how easy it was to color in our card with the sponge daubers.

#3. LEAVE IT ALONE: Don’t forget that the paper has a cool black-and-white look from the start. Use it as a background and add a vibrant element front and center like we did with our fairy.

Remember how Becky used the “Inside the Lines” Designer Series Paper?  Becky used the “Leave it Alone” way to use this awesome paper.  Here it is again …

Whether your like the color therapy or the quick and easy, you’ll love playing with this paper! You can get if FREE with a $50 purchase during our Sale-a-bration promotion. Stay and watch the video …

Stampin’ Up! trainer, Carrie, showcases the versatile Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Series Paper.

 

This exclusive 12″ x 12″ paper is only available when you make a qualifying purchase during Stampin’ Up!’s annual Sale-A-Bration event. Again, let me know if you need any help.

Thank you for checking in on me today!

    

Totally Techniques … “Beautiful You”

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share a card with you from my March Technique Club… it’s totally full of fun techniques. 

Here is the third and last card from my Creating Backgrounds Class using the  “Beautiful You” stamp set.  I begin with the “Delicate Details” stamp set that is in our Sale-a-bration catalog.  I aligned the stamps by laying the large block onto the Grid Paper – that way I was sure they were all straight.

Then it’s inked up with the VersaMark ink … you’ll have to stamp twice because the stamps are spaced closer together.  Once your cardfront is stamped you emboss with CLEAR embossing powder. We are doing the “Emboss Resist” technique.

For the color … I’m also incorporating the “Ombre” technique. The colors are Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Island Indigo.  I used a Sponge Dauber to apply my ink. (this works best when you start “off” your cardstock and work your way into the card. Blending of these colors is easy and very pretty.

For our lady … she was stamped with the Momento Ink and then colored with the Wink of Stella pen and Bermuda Bay ink refill.  This marvelous pen works just similar to the Aquapainter but with sparkle is included!!  If you have the “clear” pen, like I used here” … you can create as many colors as you have ink refills.  Love this!!  No need to go out and buy different colored Wink of Stella pens, by using the Stampin’ Up! ink refill, you have the perfect way to add that coordinating sparkle ❤ 

Here’s a tip … you could also use the Watercolor Pencils to color your image and then go over it with the Wink of Stella.

Thank you for sharing a part of your day with me, hope your day is a good one.

If you purchase the “Beautiful You” stamp set along with the Wink of Stella and the Watercolor Pencils – you can get the “Delicate Details” stamp set for FREE! Purchase any combination of products below and receive the trio of cards when your qualify for our Sale-a-bration item!  Click on the images below! 

 

 

It Could be YOU …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How did you like Becky’s cards yesterday? Awesome right? Again, these cards were from our Star’s by Design (private) Facebook page I set up for the ladies in my downline where we share ideas, card samples and more. A downline are the people who have joined Stampin’ Up! and our Star’s family with me.

It wouldn’t seem fair if I didn’t share this wonderful opportunity with everyone. Why? … It’s a great time to join my Star’s and the Stampin’ Up! family.  It’s time to Craft your own future!
  It’s Sale-a-bration so when you sign up before March 31 … You’ll get:

  • $125 worth of product for only $99 plus tax
  • FREE Shipping ($12.50 Value)
  • Two (2) additional stamp sets of your choice! (Value up to $100+)

  Wow … That’s over $230 worth of product for ONLY $99 and doesn’t even include your business supplies: Case of each catalog: Annual and Occasions, Sale-a-bration catalogs, Order forms, postcards, etc.

It’s also a great time because we have a few weeks left in Sale-a-bration … what does that mean?  It means you can host a Kick-Off party and let your friends and family get in on the Sale-a-bration, who doesn’t want FREE stuff!!  Hey … I’d even come to help you if I can.  Don’t wait too long, you’ll want to get your kit soon.
You could have a Mystery Hostess party and draw a name out of those that ordered and they get the Hostess Rewards, or keep them for yourself to build your business!  I have many ideas to share with you!  

Think about it … contact me, let’s talk.  You can reach me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

There is no obligation just to ask questions or Click HERE for more information.

Thanks for dropping by today ~

Simply Sunday: Guest Stamper … Becky!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am excited today to share with you three beautiful cards that we created by one of my Star’s by Design team members; Becky Salminen. We have a fun contest going on, on our Star’s Facebook page and Becky was gracious enough to share her cards …

All three cards are created with the “Inside the Lines” Designer paper that you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 purchase. The designer paper is teamed up with the “So In Love” bundle.

Becky’s first card was inspired by a card that she found on Pinterest … it used the largest of the three dies.  They are not difficult to make but are stunning to look at… she did a beautiful job.

The second card uses the circle dies and the elegant die from the “So Detailed” Thinlits dies that creates a “belly band”. The greeting comes from the So In Love stamp set which is included in the bundle.  You get both the stamp set and the dies in this bundle, you SAVE 10% and you’re only $2.50 away from the FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice.

On the last of the three cards, Becky introduces color to her card … the splash of color really makes the card pop, even though they are lovely in Black and White as well.

You can easily create these beautiful samples with the “Falling in Love” bundle and the “Inside the Lines” Designer Series paper… and Becky’s awesome samples.  All three of the greetings Becky used come in the stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by today, I’m sure you have enjoyed Becky’s cards as much as the rest of our Star’s group did.  There’s always room, if you’d like to join us and join in on the fun!  JOIN THE FUN

There is Becky … in the pink and black on the far left side of the our Star’s Group! This was taken at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event held in Madison, Wisconsin.  🙂  We had a lot of fun that day!

Thanks again, and I hope you have a beautiful day ~

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Here is a list of products used to make the cards shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. During Jan. 4-Mar. 31, 2017.  All $50 orders receive a free Sale-a-bration reward!