A Thoughtful Branches Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I know we have some time yet before Christmas, but I know many of you like to get your ideas early so you can begin your holiday stamping.

Today I’d like to share with you a beautiful Christmas card I designed with the Thoughtful Branches stamp set. It’s one of the cards that we made at my Hostess Appreciation Party.  I wanted to used the pretty pine tree from the stamp set and here is what I came up with …

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It’s so easy to align the foliage with the branches when using the photopolymer stamps… just make sure you have plenty of ink in your ink pads or the tend to stick to the paper a bit.

I teamed up my Thoughtful Branches with the pretty “This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper” from the annual catalog. This is a great paper stack when making cards because there are actually 4 – 12 x 12 sheets each of 6 double-sided designs … a total of 24 sheets!

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OK stampers … put this on your wish list: “Holly Berry Happiness” – this is the stamp set that I took the greeting from – page 27 in the Holiday Catalog. I love the holly, and the bows, and I LOVE the Coordinating Punch!

Last but not least …. I finished off my card with a pretty little bow made from the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, just as you would complete a gift.

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I hope you enjoyed my card today … Remember that the “Thoughtful Branches” is an exclusive stamp set / bundle which end on August 31st, so if you really like this … just click the link I have for you below and you can purchase it today.

Thank you so much for the visit today, hope your day is a good one.

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Let’s Party …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a cute card with you and some upcoming stamping events. Let me begin with the “Thoughtful Branches” class … this is my second as the first filled up before I even got to send an e-mail invite! I announced the new date at the “Hostess Appreciation Party” and now ONLY 2 SPOTS are left!

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You will enjoy this class … you will learn “hand-on” different uses of your dies and how nice it coordinates with your stamp set. There will also be fun techniques and tips shared at this class. RSVP by 8/27.

If you are looking forward to getting your hands on the fabulous items in the NEW Holiday Catalog, then join me for a fun filled evening creating 10 cards for only $20 / envelopes included. This class will be much more than Christmas so RSVP and join me for a great evening…

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This cute little card was created by the Stampin’ Up! staff and comes directly out of the catalog (one of the best places to find inspiration) It is also the card that made me want to have this stamp set and framelits in my own stampin’ collection.

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I hope you can join us, and I thank you for taking time to check it all out.

Have a fabulous day!

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BOGO …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Last week Thursday I shared the August Paper Pumpkin kit with you … today I’d like to share some fun alternative projects you can make with that kit. Being a Paper Pumpkin member is so much fun…

First, you get a stampin’ kit in the mail that has everything you need to create some great cards and/or projects, including the embellishments and the “exclusive” stamp set. Here’s this months …

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Many of my stampin’ community and fellow demonstrators are subscribers just for the exclusive stamp sets, because once you’ve completed the kit … you’ll still have a fabulous stamp set in your collection (and an ink spot / a small ink pad).  Speaking of the ink spots … I collect them too because they are much easier to carry when I get together with fellow stampers.

Here’s a card design with the components of this kit. With a stamp set like this and a variety of embellishments, there’s no stopping your creativity!

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Add the pocket card you’ve created from the kit to a Petit Café Gift Bag with a Gold Binder Clip and you’ll have a gift ready to for a special occasion.

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You can create a gorgeous background and a simply elegant design. The style lends itself well to water coloring as featured on this card.

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I’d love to see what you create with your Bold Botanicals kit. The refill kit is now available so you can keep on creating… but you must be a subscriber to purchase refill kits and past kits.  NOW … is the perfect time First-time subscribers can buy their first month at regular price and get their second month FREE! Use promo code BOGO at PaperPumpkin.com by October 10.

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I hope you have an awesome day … and thanks for stopping by.

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Not Just Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Did you get your Holiday Catalog? Did you get time to savor all the delectable new products? If you did, then you know that it’s not just Christmas!! There is so much more.

Do you love Halloween? Ohhh … I do, and I have the cutest little gift bag to share with you today, straight out of the Holiday catalog.

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Wouldn’t this make the cutest card!!  I don’t have many trick -or- treaters down my street so for those special kids that stop by will get this cute little bag filled with goodies!

If you want to play with some of those awesome stamp sets, dies and embellishments you see in the catalog, then please join me …

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You must RSVP by Friday, September 9th as I will begin cutting all the cards for you.  All you need to bring is your basic stamp kit: scissors and your favorite adhesive. I’ll have everything cut for you and tucked into your envelope, ready to stamp!

RSVP by e-mail: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com  or  by leaving a comment below.  It’s an all occasion card night using the goodies from the Holiday Catalog.

Thank you for coming over today and for those close to me, I hope to see you at the “Holiday Catalog Reveal Party”.

Have an awesome day ~

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Simply Sunday: You Make Me Happy

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Wooo … I got caught up in the preparations for my Hostess Appreciation Party tomorrow and almost forgot to share my card with you!! But here I am and I’m sure you will love this ridiculously simple card!

Let’s begin with our Designer Series Paper: Affectionately Yours Specialty Paper…

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It is the core of our card today, however I teamed it up with the coordinating stamp set: Love and Affection. As always, I let the designer paper dictate my color pallet which is simply Night of Navy and Crumb Cake.

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Once the designer paper was attached to the Night of Navy mat, I attached that to a Crumb Cake base. I then stamped the flower and cut it out, then stamped the greeting, matted it with Night of Navy, then popped both up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Yes, a simple card but very cute … and there are several greetings with the stamp set or you can use something you already have.  You could make a dozen of these cute little cards in no time at all!

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Thank you so much for taking time out of your Sunday to check out my blog… it makes me “ridiculously” happy.

Have yourself a wonderful Sunday ~

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I’m back with tips & a beautiful fall card!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Thank you for your patience! I had several unexpected visitors yesterday … pleasant visitors. First my granddaughter brought over my great-grandson to visit, then my oldest daughter came over with my grandson … don’t get to see them much so it was pure pleasure!

Onto my tips for stamping with the “Thoughtful Branches” stamp set!

First, I want to show you the “tips” or “tabs” or “notches” that are on your stamps and die …

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These are here to help you position your images. They should be used at the “top” when stamping and cutting. You will also notice an indent in the bottom image / die – this also helps in the alignment, especially when you place the die over your stamped image.

Next, when I stamp large images, I like to flip my block over and ink from the top. This gives you much more control when inking, especially with the new ink pads and you can see if the entire image is inked up.

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I like to tell my stampers … “Show it who the boss is!”

Now we are going to create a two-tone image. Stamp your image with the “tip / tab” to the top of your cardstock. Then pick it up and turn it slightly to the right (without re-inking) and stamp again.

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This created a beautiful two-tone effect, and by moving the stamp to the right, it creates a wonderful layering effect that gives your card the illusion of dimension, just by stamping.

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You can also create multiple colors …

Once your first color is stamped, clean, ink with new color and slightly turn your block/stamp to the right, then stamp image, and repeat with a different color. Each time you stamp a new color … you will move the block/stamp to the right each time. For example (if using the numbers on a clock) Your first color would be at 12 o’clock … the tab to the top, the second color somewhere between the 1 and 2, and the third color at 3.

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Once you begin using the stamp, you will see how easy it is to arrange your stamp to create this multi-color effect.

Now … just add some cardstock and a bit of ribbon (SNEAK PEEK from the Holiday Catalog) and you have created a beautiful card!

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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and if you have any questions on this technique please leave me a message below or you can reach me by e-mail … just click the link at the top right of this page.

Thank you so much for stopping back again.

Have a beautiful weekend!

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SPOILER ALERT: August Paper Pumpkin

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you this lovely day? I am good but I’m having some technical difficulties with my camera so please know that I will be sharing the tips & techniques from the “Thoughtful Branches” tomorrow.

Today I’m going to share the August Paper Pumpkin kit so if you haven’t gotten yours in the mail yet (Hope mine comes today) HERE IS YOUR SPOILER ALERT!!

However …. If you want to take a peek at the new kit, here it is:

Bold Botanicals is the perfect blend of subtle tones and bright patterns. The photopolymer stamp set features innovative designs for beautiful backgrounds and fun phrases for a variety of occasions. With three different card styles and a variety of embellishments, this kit is sure to help you find your monthly crafting.

I will be back with alternative projects for you in the near future, as I said, I hope my kit arrives today. I just can’t wait! I love the stamp designs!

Till then, have a great day and thank you for stopping by.

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Today’s Inspirational Quote:

“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”

— Kalu Ndukwe Kalu

 

Blue Hydrangea …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As promised, I am going to share another card I created to display at my THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES class. You will also get a peek at the 3 cards that we made …

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During class our stampers learned several tips on how to use the stamp set and coordinating dies … I will share that with you tomorrow so be sure to stop back. Today I’m showing you how simple it is to create a beautiful Hydrangea card.

We begin by simply sponging some Marina Mist onto Soft Sky … it gives beautiful multi-color blue hues for your flower. Once dry, and it doesn’t take long at all, we placed our framelit over the sponged area and cut out our flower … SIMPLE!

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We embellished the flower with the smallest of pearls from the Basic Pearls sheet. I love the Pearls and the Rhinestones … they are simple to use, and very inexpensive to add a touch of bling / beauty to any card.

The background was done in Whisper White and embossed with the “Sparkle” embossing folder. There are so many folders you could use! Another would be the “Petal Burst” … experiment and have fun.

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We attached our flower by “rolling” the glue dots … they hold beautifully and when rolled, they give a little lift to the flower and adds a bit more dimension to the card.

The greeting comes from the THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES stamp set. I can’t say it enough, if you love “Lovely As a Tree” … you will definitely want to add this bundle to your collection! Just click on the link below to purchase and I will send you a “Thank You” gift in the mail.

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Please let me know if you have any questions on this beautiful “Limited Time” bundle, or anything else. I’m here to help.

Thank you for stopping back today, I hope yours is a good one.

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TO PURCHASE ITEMS USED ON TODAY’S CARD … Just click on any of the images.

Thank YOU!

 

Much Appreciation …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I recently held a class on the beautiful “Thoughtful Branches” bundle. This is an exclusive, “limited time only” stamp set and framelit dies. I’ll share more about the class tomorrow.  Today, I wanted to share another card created with this bundle …

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The neutral colors with the pop of red really make this card stand out. I love the subtle waterwash of blue behind the trees.

If “Lovely as a Tree” is your “go to” set – your favorite stamp set, then you will definitely want to order the “Thoughtful Branches” bundle.  It is so versatile and the possibilities are endless.

I can’t wait to share even more cards with you, as this stamp set is simply amazing. In our class we made a summer, a fall and a Christmas card!

Thanks for stopping by today …

Have a wonderful day.

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If you would like to purchase this exclusive stamp set and die, click on your choice …

Simply Sunday into Monday

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

After driving 10 hours yesterday evening into the weee hours of the morning without finding a hotel to stay in, we returned home …. took a quick nap and headed to the other side of the state!

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We are now in Manitowoc and looking forward to a full day of lighthouse exploring and maritime magic!

I will return on Tuesday with a special card.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Hello Stampin’  Friends ~

Today I have a quick post for you. I’m on vacation but wanted to share a cute project that I found in the catalog. You know I’m thinking about gifts as I prepare for my upcoming Hostess Appreciation Party.

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If you got your invitation … make sure you get your RSVP in soon and join me for a very special night celebrating you… my Hostess & Club members.

Have a wonderful day ~

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BOGO …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

For the FIRST time ever, FIRST-time subscribers can buy their FIRST month and get their second month FREE!

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Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com, you’ll pay the regular price of $19.95 and get your second month for FREE! It’s ALWAYS a good time for Paper Pumpkin, but this amazing deal will give you an reason to start!

When you subscribe with the promo code between now and September 10, you’ll will pay full price for the September kit and get the October kit free. If you subscribe between September 11 and October 10, your first kit will be the October kit and they will get the November kit free.

Here’s a peek at some past kits …

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The Fine Print:

  • IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void. Make sure your customers know that they can’t put their subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
  • After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
  • This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
  • Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
  • Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

Let me know if you have any questions … I’m here to help!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping in today.

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Enjoy the Little Things …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sometimes when we go through the catalog we miss things … or they get overlooked so today I’m sharing a cute project that would make the perfect little gift!

I love the “Layering Love” stamp set and it’s highlighting today’s project. It’s stamped in Craft White on Basic Black and cut out with the new “Layering Circle Framelit Dies” … and matted with the same.

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Add your favorite photo and embellish with a pretty gold bow created with our “Bow Builder” Punch.

I think this is the perfect gift that you can make with the kids … for dad or moms desk at work, one for grandma & grandpa, or a special memory to shared with a friend.

I’d love to hear what you think. Who would you make this cute little gift for?

Hope you have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

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TODAY’S PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS …

 

Something Old … Something New

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? Are you wondering what the “Something Old, Something New” may be?  Nope, I’m not getting married, nor am I making a wedding card! My “Something Old, Something New” is meant to inspire you to drag out your older stamp sets and pair them with some of our fun new products!

Today our card features the “Flower Shop” stamp set … I know many of you have this set, and we’re going to pair it up with the “Petal Burst” embossing folder – it creates a fabulous “touchable” texture.

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Our greeting “congrats” is also new to our Annual Catalog and comes from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits. These thinlits actually are “bundled” with the “Sunshine Sayings” stamp set found on page 97.

Never be afraid to mix and match your old with your new … Stampin’ Up! makes it easy to coordinate products.  And it’s fun!

Enjoy the beautiful day …. and thank you for dropping in today.

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TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCTS …