DIY Paper Bird Cage …

Posted in 3-D Projects by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a really cool project that was done by Krista Frattin from the 2014–2015 Artisan Design Team. She was published on our Stampin’ Up! “Get Inspired” blog.

The birdcage itself was created using Whisper White Cardstock (item # 100730) and a Candy Dot Brad Base (item # 132293)! In the spirit of upcycling, the base of the cage was created using scrap packaging paper from the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper packages. You will need a 1/16″ Circle Handheld Punch (item # 134363) and the Circles Collection Framelits Dies (item # 130911).

In step 12 you will see that I upcycled an empty Stampin’ Up! button container for filler inside the birdcage base. This was perfect! The only downside was that it was a bit fussy to add my flowers through the birdcage bars. Fussy . . . but not impossible. Just take it one flower and one leaf at a time. Be gentle so you do not bend or crease the bars.

I think Krista’s project is amazing!! CLICK HERE to read her full blog post … there is more!

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a great day!

23Aug2015

Simply Sunday: Reason for the Season

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

First … I’d like to wish my nephew Artie a Happy Birthday!!

Today I have a simply beautiful card to share with you from our Holiday Catalog … you should have yours by now. Don’t you just love it!!

I have been patiently waiting to bust open my box of goodies … needed to organize my stampin’ area before I added more, but I could wait no longer!!

Now that’s a box of FUN!! I had a hard time picking out something out to make our card today! So I decided to create another card using the “Home for Christmas” Designer paper that you saw yesterday. I just love this paper and it’s so easy to keep it simple when the paper is so pretty.

I added the greeting from the “Reason for the Season” stamp set. I just adore it when they use the nostalgic fonts, it just screams Christmas. I used the Venetian Crochet Trim to maintain the nostalgic feel.

For a pop of color I added the pretty little poinsettia button from the “Home for Christmas” Designer Buttons and tied a little bow using the Old Olive Bakers Twine.

I would love to hear what your favorite items are in the new Holiday Catalog. Don’t have one?? If you are in need of a demonstrator I would be happy to send you a catalog.

Thanks for visiting with me today.

Have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy it’s simple pleasures.

22Aug2015

Sneak Peek Cozy Christmas Card

Posted in Christmas, HOLIDAYS by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today and a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog!

At our Stampin’ Up! Convention we (the demonstrators) had the chance to see many Christmas card ideas using products from the Holiday Catalog! We also had the opportunity to create this card using Cozy Christmas stamp set and Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper.

I love the retro feel … What do you think?

The delightful Santa was snipped from one of the patterns in the Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper. Tucked behind Santa is a piece of Very Vanilla 1-1/4″ Subtle Stripes Satin Ribbon … oh so pretty! This would look great on gifts as well.

I love when everything coordinates. Stampin’ Up! Home for Christmas Designer Buttons are the perfect compliment to the stamp set and paper.

All of these wonderful “sneak peek” holiday products shared today will be available when the Stampin’ Up! Catalog begins Sept. 1

Thank you for poppin’ in today …

Hope your day is a great one!

21Aug2015

What’s Pink and Black & Pretty all over??

Posted in 3-D Projects, ON SALE!, Paper Pumpkin, Sympathy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Oh silly me … yesterday I forgot to add a little something special to my post – a little something on our latest Blog Candy winner / redpt08 iz … Dee Ann from Johnson City, TN “Congratulations”

I find it exciting to get to know my readers a little better… That’s why I love to hear from you all! Thank you Dee Ann for contacting me … your “Blog Candy” is on it’s way!

For today I have a great product to share with you! What’s Pink, Black and Pretty all over??

Well it’s the August Paper Pumpkin of course! Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together. I would like to add how beautiful the stamps are in this set … take a close look.

Wonder what the surprise will be next month? Well … I can give you a HINT: It’s a cute project that will be perfect for the next upcoming Holiday!! I saw a SNEAK PEEK at Convention and they are just the cutest!

If you would like to try out Paper Pumpkin, do it now and receive 50% off your first 2 months!

(New subscribers only)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW

Remember, once you’ve made all the projects / cards in the kit … you will still have an exclusive stamp set and ink spots to add to your collection!

Please let me know if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin.

Glad you stopped by today!

Have an good day and a great weekend!!

20Aug2015

Vintage Leaves

Posted in Fall / Autumn by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Summer is coming to an end and fall is right around the corner … I know this because the beautiful Maple down the street is beginning to turn colors! Really …Wow!

On that note, I thought I would pay homage to a beautiful new stamp set found in our main Idea Book & Catalog… the new Vintage Leaves stamp set.

I found this awesome sample on one of the boards at Convention this year and just had to share with you. I wish I knew who created this beautiful card but names are not listed (at least visible to us).

No fussy cutting with this card … Stampin’ Up! has created coordinating framelits “Leaflets” make recreating this card simple.

I love, love, love, the addition of the glimmer paper … how pretty! To tie it all up … the “Linen Thread”.

And finally the greeting comes from our fun “Expressions Natural Elements” … fit’s perfectly with this card, don’t you think!?

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful card as much as I did when I saw it on the Convention board.

Thanks much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Expressions Natural Elements

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19Aug2015

BLOG CANDY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!

Posted in BLOG CANDY!! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is the day we all find out who the WINNER of the Blog Candy is …

I truly enjoyed reading each and every one of your comments. It really is hard to get rid of some of those stamp sets … not so much the rest of the junk and clothes in my house. My purge will be your gain, however it will be a while before I host this Monster Event!!

Let’s get to the comment! And the winner is …

redpt08
I usually clean up after each major holiday card making session. If I don’t I get all the holidays mixed together! Yikes!

CONGRATULATIONS!

To Redeem your prize …
E-mail me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com before the end of day Thursday, August 20th. Include you name and address so I can send this out to you!

THANK YOU ALL for participating! I loved reading your comments. In fact, I had so much fun doing this, keep your eyes peeled for the next Blog Candy!

Have an awesome day ~

18Aug2015

Weekly Deals …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope your doing well. I’m excited and loved reading all the comments for the blog candy … remember to stop back tomorrow to see who the winner will be!!

Today I’m going to share with you the Weekly Deals just released this morning …

These items look perfect for the upcoming Holidays! Black Bakers Twine for your Halloween projects, Gold Ribbon and a Bow Punch for gifting, and the Vintage buttons will look good on any project!

	Envelope Punch Board Item # 133774 ~~Regular Price: $20.00~~ Discounted Price: $15.00
	Basic Black Baker’S Twine Item # 134576 ~~Regular Price: $3.00~~ Discounted Price: $2.25
	Bow Builder Punch Item # 137414 ~~Regular Price: $18.00~~ Discounted Price: $13.50
	Gold 5/8″ Satin Ribbon Item # 134547 ~~Regular Price: $7.00~~ Discounted Price: $5.25
	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Item # 127555 ~~Regular Price: $6.00~~ Discounted Price: $4.50
	Tiny Triangles Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133740 ~~Regular Price: $7.50~~ Discounted Price: $5.63

Hope you enjoyed the new deals this week ~

Thank you for stopping by & have an awesome day!

17Aug2015

BLOG CANDY!!!

Posted in BLOG CANDY!! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I announced my Blog Candy giveaway … Check out the details below ~

To enter to win just leave a comment below and let me know how often “YOU” purge (or clean out) your stamp / crafting area. The winner will be chosen by a random draw.

Included in this bundle of fun is the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set, a package of Shaker frames, some True Blue stars to put in your shakers, Red Glitter, Ribbon and some designer jewels just in time for Halloween!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday … so you have a couple days to reply! Good Luck.

Have an great day ~

16Aug2015

Simply Sunday: BLOG CANDY!!!

Posted in BLOG CANDY!! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The purge goes on … I’m moving throughout the whole house! It’s really starting to shape up. More to come.

This brings me to today’s post … Simply Sunday. To keep it simple on me, I’ve decided to do “Blog Candy”! I’m going to give away this fun bundle of goodies that I came across during my purging of the Stampin’ Studio (retired yes… but still fun!)

To enter to win just leave a comment below and let me know how often “YOU” purge (or clean out) your stamp / crafting area. The winner will be chosen by a random draw.

Winner will be announced on Wednesday … so you have a couple days to reply! Good Luck.

Have an awesome day ~

15Aug2015

50% off First Two Months of Paper Pumpkin

Posted in 3-D Projects, ON SALE!, Paper Pumpkin, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

50% off First Two Months of Paper Pumpkin

If you’ve never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you’ll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Now through September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

For new subscribers only.
Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month’s kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
Click HERE to join.
Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up.
New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

CLICK HERE TO VIEW a Collection of Paper Pumpkin projects I’ve saved on my Pinterest board. Here you will find alternative ideas for your Paper Pumpkin kits!

Please let me know if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin.

Thanks for checking in with me today ~

14Aug2015

Guest Stamper: Patti S.

Posted in Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I got a visit from one of my stampin’ friends … Patti S. She stopped by to pay for an order she placed and as always, she has her payment tucked inside a cute card! Since I’m still working on organizing … I thought it would be nice to share with you.

I love this card … it gives you the feeling of a warm invitation to have a cup of coffee with a friend. Isn’t that why we make cards? To evoke good feelings towards the receiver … of course.

Although the stamp set is retired, I decided to still share because don’t we all keep a stash of our favorites even after they retire! If I didn’t … I wouldn’t need to purge my house! lol

It brightened my day … I hope it brightened yours as well.

Thanks for stopping by ~

13Aug2015

Watercoloring Techniques ….

Posted in Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m still working on my cleaning but in the meantime I wanted to share to great videos with you from Stampin’ Up! I’m missing my stampin’ friends from my technique clubs, it’s seems like a long time since we meet, but September is right around the corner and we’ll be stamping again soon!

Here is a technique that our clubs did last year – Creating Watercolor Backgrounds using your blocks.

You can create simple but very beautiful cards using this technique. What do you think?

Here’s another video demonstrating; Watercoloring Using Stamps and the Stampin’ Spritzer

So … what did you think? Which is your favorite way to create a watercolor look? I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for stopping by ~

Have a great day!

12Aug2015

Purge Update …

Posted in Uncategorized by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post to update you on how we’re doing on “purging” my home of the excess stuff! My daughter Sarah and I have been very busy! This is my kitchen / dining area … I’m thinking I could get a bigger table set!

I have decided to rent a storage unit as I have at least 8 boxes of retired stamps I need to store. Later next year, I will “organize” a giant retirement sale … all the retired stamps, accessories, and paper will go on sale – Make sure you on my mailing list!

Thanks for checking in ~

Have an awesome day!

11Aug2015

WEEKLY DEALS …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have the latest Weekly Deals to share with you, another great group of products on sale. My favorite is the Tag Topper Punch … a must have in your punch collection.

What’s your favorite? I would love to know! Feel free to share in the comment box below.

Weekly Deals

New week, new deals! Check them out now!

	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Item # 133324 ~~Regular Price: $23.00~~ Discounted Price: $17.25
	Wild Wasabi 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134570 ~~Regular Price: $7.00~~ Discounted Price: $5.25
	Clothespins Item # 133764 ~~Regular Price: $4.00~~ Discounted Price: $3.00
	2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi Tape Item # 138382 ~~Regular Price: $8.00~~ Discounted Price: $6.00
	File Tabs Edgelits Dies Item # 133729 ~~Regular Price: $11.0~~0 Discounted Price: $8.25
	Classy Designer Buttons Item # 138393 ~~Regular Price: $6.00~~ Discounted Price: $4.50

Don’t forget our Clearance Rack when shopping … Up to 80% discounts!

Just click on the logo to view.

Thanks for checking out this weeks deals on my blog.

Have a wonderful day ~

10Aug2015

My Heart Smiles Card

Posted in Stampin' Up! card ideas, Techniques, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Sorry I missed you yesterday … I’m spring (summer) fall cleaning! With 15 years of my business and working my other job, things tend to get tucked away for a later date and before you know it, you begin to look like a hoarder! Too much stuff and not enough room so it’s time for a major overhaul of my home.

Meanwhile I will try to keep up with posts but I can’t promise as we will be going through the stampin’ studio too. I appreciate you checking back with me … I will try to keep you up to date, informed, and entertained! lol

Today’s card comes right from My Stampin’ Up! Website …

It was posted by Stampin’ Up! CLICK HERE TO VIEW. They have a project folder and so do I – so there are many samples to view on my website.

They used the new “Timeless Love” stamp set and teamed it with the “Watercoloring” technique! For this watercolor technique they used the “Aqua Painters.

The Deco Label Collection framelits were used to create the focal point of the card … very pretty!

I have the list of ingredients below. Please let me know if you have any questions, or feel free to post comments below.

Thanks for stopping by and sticking with me!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …