Live * Laugh * Love …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Here today to share another card from the “Beautiful You” stamp set with a focus on creating backgrounds.  This is card 2 of my trio. The background on this card was created by “Masking” and sponging. Again, going back to basics. Simple yet dramatic.

First we stamped the lady in the lower left hand corner of our card, then we placed the “circle mask” in the upper right hand corner. Using the Soft Sky ink pad, we inked up our sponge and dragged it across the cardstock and mask to create the background. Leaving some white space gives you the illusion of clouds. Remove mask. Stamp greeting.

Then we used Sahara Sand for the lower part of the card. This was mounted onto Basic Black and then “popped up” with dimensionals onto the Sahara Sand card base.

I tried coloring the image but did not like it, so I just used my Wink of Stella brush to color her dress and umbrella! Subtle but very effective.  I think if I would have tried using the new “Watercolor Pencils” … it would have turned out, I used the markers and they were too bold for the rest of the card.

Thank You for stopping by today, hope to see you back again tomorrow for my Simply Sunday series.

Have a beautiful day ~

  

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. During Jan. 4-Mar. 31, 2017.  All $50 orders receive a free Sale-a-bration reward!

 

Flashback Friday: Wetlands

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a card with you that I made at a demonstrator meeting years ago … just goes to show how some stamp sets are timeless.  We used the “Wetlands” stamp set that is still available and can be found on page 133 of our annual catalog.

We made this card in 2013 using the acrylic block to create the background effect. The wet sand was created with the brayer.  This has always been one of my favorite stamp sets … the stamps in the set coordinate beautifully together or work wonders on their own – just like you see here.

I have a second card to share, also from 2013 and comes from a card swap at one of my demonstrator meetings. Again, this shows how versatile this stamp set is, and is truly timeless.

I like how Eileen created a background on the blue just by stamping it … you can use the same ink color as the cardstock to stamp (as you saw on my card yesterday) or  you can stamp with VersaMark™ to create a more subtle tone.

Hope you enjoyed this blast from the past, and found as I have, that some card designs and stamp sets never go out of style.

Thanks for taking this trip down memory lane with me.

Enjoy the day ~

    

Today’s suggested products:  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!

Celebrating National Women’s Day …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a card to share with you that was “in my head” when I prepared for my Technique Clubs this month.  We are “creating” backgrounds. Back when I started we didn’t have all the beautiful designer papers that we do today so it was fun to learn different ways to create a background – in class they are doing the “Emboss Resist” and Sponging. Today’s card is basic stamping …

For all the cards, we used the “Beautiful You” stamp set, pretty good timing since it was International Women’s Day yesterday!! I will share those with you when my classes are done, I like to surprise my stampers.

Our background is simply stamped with the “Happy Birthday Gorgeous” stamp, and I did color on color and my choice of color is “Peekaboo Peach”, one of the 2016-18 In Colors. I love this technique because it is subtle you easily seen, and the font on this stamp is very forgiving … you don’t notice if every time you stamp it’s not exactly perfect.

My focal point is the “women” image … she was stamped on Whisper White and cut out with the Oval from the Stitched Shape Framelits. I then stamped the image onto the coordinating sheet of “Envelope Paper”.  I’ve used this several times as a designer paper or to line my envelopes and now to “dress” or image!

You could just leave the card as it is, in it’s simplest form … or you can embellish it by adding some flowers around a part of the oval or some pearls, either way is a cute card and who wouldn’t want to be told they look gorgeous on their birthday!!

Thanks for checking in on me today.

Have a wonderful day … and celebrate being a women!

    

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. During Jan. 4-Mar. 31, 2017.  All $50 orders receive a free Sale-a-bration reward!

 

Parade of Pumpkins …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared a special announcement from Stampin’ Up! about the April Paper Pumpkin kit that was designed by our CEO Sarah Douglas! For those of you who are not familiar with Paper Pumpkin … it is a monthly Stampin’ Kit that comes directly to your door!

This kit includes everything you need to make the projects enclosed … you may need a little adhesive and a scissors but that’s it.  Your first kit comes with a block for the stamps, of course the stamps, ink spots (small ink pad) and all the card bases, accessories and more! 

So today, I’d like to share some of my Paper Pumpkin pics and alternative projects so you can see how cute and fun these kits are … It’s like having a birthday every month!!

               

                          

                          

                     

              

            

   

So much fun in a box and delivered right to your door … a stampin’ kit ready to go.  It’s a great way to get together with your friends.

Let me know if you have any questions or if your ready … Click on the link below and purchase a 3 month subscription, just to try it out.  Plus … you’ll get a FREE Sale-a-bration item as well.

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Thanks for joining me today, hope your day is a good one!

  

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

BREAKING NEWS! The upcoming April Paper Pumpkin Kit was designed by our very own CEO Sara Douglas! The kit will be including a FREE gift inside every April box! It’s going to be a surprise! We all love surprises right?

Reminder to all of you that if you purchase a 3-Month subscription, you qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item (Order before end of March to Qualify for Sale-a-bration)!

Subscribe by April 10th to receive the April kit!

Click on my Paper Pumpkin Category to see samples or go to Pinterest and you’ll find tons of samples!

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ALL APRIL SUBSCRIBERS WILL BE INVITED TO MY PAPER PUMPKIN PARTY … to put this kit together with me and fellow Paper Pumpkin subscribers! They’ll be treats and an alternative project to make with your April kit.  If you don’t live in my “drive-able” area … I will send you the goodies we did in class!!
Thanks for stopping by today and let me know if you have questions on the Paper Pumpkin kits.
      

 

 

 

 

 

Sunburst Framelit Card Parade …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As you know… I was down with the flu, but as women, the minute we start feeling a little better, we are up and at it, and for me that was cleaning and trying to make sure that flu bug is “out of here”!!

While I was cleaning, I found a card! This card was either from one of my technique clubs or a stamp camp … not sure but I thought I would share it with you.

The thought behind the card was the use of the “Sunburst” Thinlits die. I cut out one in Basic Black and Basic Gray.  They are layered and then with a small twist, you’ll get a “peak” of the gray behind the black.  My background behind that is the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.

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This was adhered to a Basic Black mat and then onto the Melon Mambo base. My pretty little flowers that are also in Melon Mambo were cut from the “Botanical Builder” Framelits. After cutting them out on the BigShot I sponged some of the edges to create more depth on the flower.

The greeting is stamped in Basic Black and then punched out with our circle punches. This was popped up with the dimensionals to create the focal point.

If you like this card, here are a few more cards that I have shared with you in the past using the Sunburst Thinlits die …

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Let me know if you have any questions on the cards shown today. The Sunburst Framelit die is so easy to use and as you can see by the samples, can be used in many different ways.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a “sunny” 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. During Jan. 4-Mar. 31, 2017.  All $50 orders receive a free Sale-a-bration reward!

 

Simply Sunday: Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today with this simple and beautiful card that you can easily recreate for you friends and family. If you have some larger strips of designer paper, don’t throw it away … use it!  Here is a simple way you can whip up a card…

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I began with my designer paper; the Falling in Love designer paper and because I wanted to highlight the designer paper, I teamed it up with the Very Vanilla cardstock.  I also added a touch of the new Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack you can get for FREE from your Sale-a-bration purchase.

If your not into glimmer paper, I thought I would add a touch of lace which comes from the Delicate Details stamp set that is also a Sale-a-bration item and stamped in with Sweet Sugarplum which coordinates with the designer paper and the glimmer paper.

Our greeting comes from the Special Reason stamp set … and cut out from the Stylish Stems Framelits Dies from the bundle.

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Sweet -n- Simple … that’s how we like our cards!  Thank you for visiting me this Sunday. Hope to see you back tomorrow with another card share.

Have a wonderful day !

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Here are the products used to make my card… 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!

 

Happy Celebrations …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a video of a fun product that I don’t have, so I must show this to you! I don’t want you to miss out  just because I can’t make samples for you …

Donna Griffith, Stampin’ Up! trainer, creates a project using the new Happy Celebrations Stamp Set and Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the 2017 occasions (spring/summer catalog)

 

I also have a close up of the card that Donna shared with us … too cute! 

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You can do this with any color pallet to fit the occasion – birthday, graduation, a new baby or a job! This set is so versatile.Thanks so much for checking in on me today.

Feelin’ a little better but not quite back to myself … but it won’t stop me from my Simply Sunday post! So I’ll see you tomorrow.

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Here are the products used to make these samples. You can purchase these, and other Stampin’ Up! products on my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Now through -Mar. 31, 2017, all $50 orders receive a free Sale-a-bration reward!

 

You’re My Hero …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry for missing a post, but I got the flu and it really took me out of commission! Feels like I was mugged … my ribs hurt! Anyway … I can finally sit up so I’m going to share a review of some cute cards that feature the Ronald McDonald House stamp set … “My Hero”.

I have 7 card samples for you from this one stamp set! Let’s begin with a very appropriate card for the day …

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The umbrella in the “My Hero” stamp set coordinates with the Umbrella Weather Framelits on page 193 of our annual catalog.

Our next card is easy to make and I used the Layering Ovals Framelits to make my eggs and the Layering Square Framelits for my greeting.  Once you have these framelits … you’ll wonder how you ever made cards without them!

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This is the card that bears the name of our stamp set “My Hero”. Here I pulled out all the punches to create this card. The greeting stamp coordinates with the Best Badge punch and the Banner Triple punch was used for the banners … let’s not forget our stars!

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Now here’s a fun one … I this card I used the pumpkin face to adorn the lines cut from the “Swirly Scribbles Framelits”. Gently use the end of your scissors to curl the free ends.

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I used the Heart stamp to create this cute little Valentine’s card. The pretty paper comes from the “Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Paper” and the Sweetheart Heart punch.

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 Next, our cute little “Celebrate” card. The designer paper is the “Festive Birthday”.  Again I used the Banner punch to create my banners and the band in the center was embossed with the Festive embossing folder to give it some texture and a little jazz!

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And last but not least is our Christmas card.  I used the “This Christmas” Specialty paper which is layered over the “Holly” embossed cardstock. Our greeting was punched out and layered over the Metallic Foil Doily and topped off with a Star from the Metallic Enamel Shapes.

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I wanted to share all of these cards at once so that you could see how versatile this stamp set really is. You can be a HERO, when you purchase the “My Hero” stamp set … $3.00 goes to the Ronald McDonald Houses throughout the US. It’s a easy way to help children fighting for their lives by keeping their families close to them.

Pair up this stamp set with some of the suggested coordinating products and you can also qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for stopping by …

Stay healthy and have a nice day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to show you the Ultimate Starter Kit …. better than a bundle and a savings beyond belief! I’m talking about the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit.  The cost is only $99 plus tax. Stampin’ Up! pays the shipping for you – your first savings!

YOU get to choose what stamps, accessories and more that YOU want in YOUR kit!  Savings number 2 … YOU choose $125 worth of merchandise for only $99! Anything you want.

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Here comes more fun and more savings … because we are still in our Sale-a-bration promotion, YOU get to pick out 2 more stamp sets!  Your choice, doesn’t matter the cost!! WOW.

HERE’S MORE … Stampin’ Up! will also ship you a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit to introduce you to Paper Pumpkin! Here is the kit my latest Star received …

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If you have ever thought of becoming a demonstrator, now is the best time! And when you sign up with me and my group of Star’s, you will also get to join a fun group of like minded stampers, both hobby and business demonstrators.

We have team meetings, a private Facebook page (so does Stampin’ Up!) and even demonstrator retreats which I host for my group.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I can help you find your path in this amazing adventure … everyone’s is different.  E-mail me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com   There is no obligation just to ask.

Or … if your ready to sign up, just click the JOIN NOW tab below.  Then I will welcome you into our group and we can begin your journey.

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Thank you for checking out my post today, and think about it. It’s not only our group of Star’s you can get inspiration and help from … It’s a world wide stampin’ community that embraces new stampers /demonstrators!

Have a wonderful day ~

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Make a Medallion Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another video to share with you. It highlights one of the brand new Sale-a-bration items! The Make a Medallion Stamp Set. They coordinate with the Layering Circles Framelits.

Carrie from the Stampin’ Up! home office shares many ways this diverse stamp set can be used–for both the beginning and experienced stamper!  After seeing the cute cards … I think you will love this set as much as I do!

Get the Make a Medallion Stamp Set for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration (through March 31, 2017)!  I will still share my card with you using the Inside the Lines Designer series paper, so be sure to stop back.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a marvelous day!

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Inside the Lines

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a video for you that highlights the Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Paper that you can get for FREE in our Sale-a-bration catalog.

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.

Coloring books are so hot right now and Stampin’ Up! is right in line with that.  But what I love is that this beautiful paper coordinates with the Dragonfly Dreams stamps and Detailed Dragonfly thinlits… Bundle those and save 10%.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the video.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Simply Sunday: Birthday Bash

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share 2 birthday cards. One is an invitation and the second a birthday card. Both of these projects are so quick and simple to make … I used the February Paper Pumpkin to make these.

Let’s start with the invitation … the “invite” portion is already pre-printed for you, and there are 12 of these invite pieces in the kit. I matted the invitation with a piece cut from one of the patterned cardstock pieces that are in the kit. You can get 2 pieces this size from the sheet and still have some left over.

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I wanted a little texture on the card so I embossed the Night of Navy with the “Simply Falling” embossing folder and used dimensionals to pop it up.

Our second card is for the birthday person.  Again I used the “Simply Falling” embossing folder, I didn’t want to add much more to my card, I wanted to mainly use the supplies in the kit.

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Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? Not to worry … you can easily recreate this card with some designer series paper.  I used the left over glimmer paper from the kits flames, and cut my flames using the leaf from the “Stylish Stems” framelits. There is even a smaller leave die you could use … they make really good flames for our candles.

I stamped the greeting in Flirty Flamingo ink that was included in the kit.  They sent use two spots this time … I save them all and used them when I need to edge a stamp with a different color, or when I’m using small stamps or alphabets.  They are really handy to have around.

It’s fun and easy to create with Paper Pumpkin, plus it’s on sale right now.  If you purchase the 3-month subscription, you can also chose a FREE Sale-a-bration item.

Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with me.

Have a Happy Sunday!

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Need an Alternative?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you some alternative projects created from the February Paper Pumpkin kit. It’s always fun to see what else you can do with the original items in the kit. I’m sharing from the Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired Blog post …

This kit will help you effortlessly plan the perfect birthday surprise for someone you love. Whether you’re sending wishes their way in a card, creating party invitations, or giving a gift card, the pull tab candle cards will help you pull it off with flare!

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And since the kit name is Many Happy Birthdays, here are some more ideas to keep the flame of creativity burning bright. First, using just the kit components, you could turn the many happy birthdays cards into mini happy birthday cards by making a set of tiny cards.

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Next, transform the pull-tab pocket card into a literal pocket card. Just assemble the card base, trim the bottom, snip the end corners at an angle, and add some adhesive at the bottom to seal it shut.

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As always, hang onto that stamp set so you can use it on future projects—like this card. The geometric line images create simple background in any color scheme.

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This kit is on fire! Don’t let the fun burn out—order many more refills today, while supplies last.

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The Many Happy Birthdays Kit is just in time to celebrate our fourth birthday in March! We’ve come a long way and look FOUR-ward to many happy birthdays with our Paper Pumpkin peeps.

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Don’t forget, right now you can skip to the Sale-A-Bration with Paper Pumpkin! Get a 3-month subscription for just $55 and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

Stop back tomorrow and see what I’ve come up with!

Thank you for joining me today …

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Wedding Cheers …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I finally get to share with you the card I made using the “just introduced” Sale-a-bration stamp set; Reverse Words.  I wanted to do something a little different with this stamp set so here it is …

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I used the “Rock -n- Roll” technique on the stamp … I started with Blushing Bride and inked up the stamp, the I “rolled” the Sahara Sand ink pad around the edges of the stamp so it left some of the pink in the center. Then I stamped it onto Very Vanilla cardstock.

I matted my greeting with the Blushing Bride cardstock and mounted it onto the base of the card.  However … before I did that, I layered some Blushing Bride cardstock onto my base and the beautiful “Falling in Love” Designer Series paper. I just can’t stop gravitating to this paper!

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I wanted to pull the sparkly effect from the paper into my card. To do this I used my “Wink of Stella” to cover the entire stamped area (leaving the greeting in it’s mat form).  I then added the pretty little “Falling in Love” embellishment.

To carry the bling factor further into the card, I added one of the strips of rhinestones. They are fun and easy to use and it really complimented the card nicely. 

I love that this card is a slightly non-traditional wedding card but still has the special feeling.

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Hope you enjoyed, and thank you for stopping back to check out my blog. Remember, the Reverse Words stamp set is in our Sale-a-bration catalog and can be yours FREE with a qualifying purchase.

Have a wonderful day …

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