You’re Simply Wonderful …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Monday to you!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today I’d like to share with you a different twist to the “Love is Kindness” card that I shared with you yesterday. You can use the same layout, yet change the color, add a ribbon and the look is changed!

From Daffodil Delight to Pink Pirouette, and instead of a button … I’ve added a bow. Both super simple, both really cute!

I also “omitted” the words today and added a greeting from the Sale-a-bration stamp set; Simply Wonderful 🙂

I have some news from Stampin’ Up! that I would also like to share with you today …

Stampin’ Up! Announcements:

1. Blendabilities Quality Issues

We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.

At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.

2. Back Order List

Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER; backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated.

131202: Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock–March 9
137362: Balloon Framelits Die–March 13

Currently, the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:

131262: Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
126199: Stampin’ Pierce Mat
137866: Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim
137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die
139322: Butterfly Bundle (Wood)
139323: Butterfly Bundle (Clear)
138865: Butterfly Bundle (Photopolymer)

We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.

I’ve posted these lists due to the many questions I have been receiving from you while trying to place orders. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Stampin’ Up!

I thank you for your patience and will be here for you if you have any further questions.

Thank you for checking out my blog today, hope yours is a good one!

8Mar2015

Simply Sunday … Love is Kindness

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been so busy I never even got to step outside yesterday, but I noticed that the snow was melting … YAY!!! Better yet, I hear there is a warming trend our way. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring!

On that note, I can’t wait to share today’s card with you. First time on my blog … the “Love is Kindness” stamp set. And what says spring better than tulips!! I stamped the image with the Momento ink pad and chose the “Daffodil Delight” Blendabilities to color them.

Yellow hues always give you that warm fuzzy feeling. The greens are the “Old Olive” blendabilities, and I used the “Smoky Slate” blendabilities to soften the black on the newspaper. My base card is Basic Gray, again to soften the look of the card instead of the boldness of our Basic Black.

I embossed the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a touch of texture and popped up the flower portion to give it dimension.

Just for fun … I added one of the buttons from the “Best Year Ever Accessory Pack”… it is one of the FREE items from our Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Thank you for joining me for today’s post, I appreciate you spending a bit of your Sunday with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

Love Is Kindness Wood Stamp

$8.95

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$5.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

7Mar2015

They say … “It’s Your Birthday”

Posted in Birthday by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am going to share one of the cards that we made at our February Technique Club. If you haven’t heard, I have started an on-line Stampin’ Technique Club. All you need to do to join for the month is purchase $35 or more (before shipping & handling) from My Website during that current month.

It’s a great opportunity to collect my 6″ x 6″ Technique Sheets! You will also get a minimum of a card or project using that technique. Some of my former club members are already enjoying the benefits… now you can too. Our March technique is our new “Blendabilities” markers!

Today’s cards technique is “Blendabilities meets Heat Embossing”….

We also teamed this technique up with a past technique my club members learned … the Blackboard Technique!

We used the “Balloon Bash” stamp set on our Basic Black cardstock, however you could use our new Blackboard paper that can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Using designer paper on a card is a very cost effective way to jazz up your card and I used the “Birthday Bash Designer Specialty Paper” for this card. I love the confetti and glitz on this pattern.

Today’s card has an added little punch to it … the little birthday cake from the “Amazing Birthday” stamp set. Also, if you flip open the card, you will see that I’ve added a bit more of the Birthday Bash paper to create a pouch for a gift card!

I love how so many of the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and accessories coordinate and make our cards dazzle!!

Click on any of the links above to view the product details or visit my website 🙂

Hope you are having a wonderful day, and I thank you for dropping by.

6Mar2015

Have you heard the easiest way to earn FREE products?

Posted in Paper Pumpkin by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share with you some of the past projects I have made with my Paper Pumpkin kits.

By now you know all about Sale-A-Bration—the best time of the year at Stampin’ Up! But, have you heard about the easiest way to earn your FREE products? With just one purchase, you’ll receive three months of total papercrafting paradise and a free product!

How might you ask? It’s easy—with a 3-month Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription. It gets even better because right now it’s on sale for just $54.85 — the perfect price to instantly qualify for your free product.

If you haven’t subscribed to Paper Pumpkin yet, here are a few things you’ve missed:

A monthly kit designed with beginners and advanced crafters in mind.
A variety of projects from cards to décor, gift packaging, and more!
Exclusive photopolymer stamps every month.
An ink spot every month with colors that don’t repeat in a 12-month period.
Embellishments like twine, ribbon, stickers, die-cuts, boxes, clips, buttons, sequins, burlap bags, frames, pinwheels, brads, banners, journals, and confetti.
A plethora of ideas on Pinterest from other subscribers to help you make the most of every kit.

It’s never too late to get in on all the fun! CLICK HERE for more Information.

Here are some of the past kits that I had an amazing time putting together and giving!

December 2014 ……

Here are two card I created with the left overs from the December kit …. Not bad for left overs, right!

November 2014 ….

My alternative project from the supplies in the kit ….

January 2015 kit …

Here’s a few projects I had fun making with the February kit …

If you missed my February Paper pumpkin kit ….

and a couple of projects that I did with my kit ….

This was a favorite of mine because we all need “masculine cards”.

Give it a try … like a test drive. If it’s not for you, you can stop anytime. You can sign up … CLICK HERE

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE. You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes shipping!! OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

But why limit yourself to just three months? With a 12-month prepaid subscription you’ll save $2 every month (that’s a free month every year), get FOUR free Sale-A-Bration products, host dollars, and 12 whole months of skipping to the fun!

Thanks for stopping by ~

I’ll be back tomorrow to share some of the projects I’ve done with the items from the “Weekly Deals”.

5Mar2015

Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum 2

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I showed you a few samples created from the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum … today I will show you more awesome creations by our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.

This Vellum is so fun … I love that the designs are bolder than some of our past vellums. This makes them perfect for coloring, like the beautiful butterfly you saw yesterday.

Wait no longer … Here they are!

I want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer for sharing their awesome projects with us for the past 2 days.

So … how well do you know our stamp sets? Can you guess which stamp sets were used on today’s cards? Just leave your answers below in the comments 🙂

Thanks for dropping by. Have an awesome day!

4Mar2015

SAB Product of the Week: Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Sheer perfection is spelled v-e-l-l-u-m. This 6″ x 6″ stack of translucent vellum paper, in 12 different designs (2 sheets per design), is perfectly sized for cards—no measuring or cutting needed! And since many of the designs are line art or brush stroke, it’s also perfect for coloring or even just showing off a pop of color underneath.

The gorgeous designs coordinate with Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set (Item 139097 [w])—another bonus Sale-A-Bration product only available through March 31!

I had to share this post from the Stampin’ Up! Inspired by blog … these samples are amazing!

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We want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.

Wow… the ladies did a beautiful job. I’m excited … my designer vellum is on it’s way!

Thanks for stopping by today ~

3Mar2015

So happy for you!

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Ahhhh … I believe we have all things back in order! So today I will showcase my “Simply Sunday” card even though it’s Tuesday. Besides, don’t we all love “simple” cards that are quick and easy to recreate. Today I will also be posting the new Weekly Deals for you.

When you are in a hurry to create a card there is nothing simpler than designer paper or our Project Life card collections… today’s card features the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card kit that is in our Sale-a-bration catalog. That means it’s free with a $50 order.

I picked one of the larger cards and cut it down a bit so I could mat it with the coordinating colors, Island Indigo and Pool Party. The opening between the two floral swags is perfect for a greeting … I picked the “So happy for you!” from the Bravo stamp set. This is a very fun greeting set!

Wow… that was easy! BUT … I thought it needed a touch of bling, so I added various size rhinestones on the flowers that had the Daffodil centers … then I colored the rhinestones with our Daffodil Delight Blendabilities!

Now for the Weekly Deals …

Wow … they have all the “fun stuff” on sale this week, all the greatest supplies for making really cool gifts. I’ll be sure to share some of my favorites with you in the next couple of days!

	A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Gift Box Kit Item # 133794 ~~Regular Price: $13.95~~ Discounted Price: $10.46
	Natural Filter Paper Item # 133706 ~~Regular Price: $2.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.21
	Decorative Window Gift Box Item # 132146 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	Gusseted Cellophane Bags Item # 133770 ~~Regular Price: $4.50~~ Discounted Price: $3.38
	Sweet Treat Embellishment Cups Item # 116802 ~~Regular Price: $2.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.21
	Extra Large Gift Boxes Item # 132147 ~~Regular Price: $3.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.96
	Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags Item # 135503 ~~Regular Price: $3.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.96
	Lucky You Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 133461 ~~Regular Price: $7.95~~ Discounted Price: $4.77

Most of these items have never been showcased on our Weekly Deals before, I’m going to stock up! The boxes lay flat until you use them so they store nicely, and they are GREAT for gift giving.

Just click on any of the item descriptions for more information on that product, or to begin shopping. Remember…. orders over $35 qualify for my “Technique of the Month” card!

Thanks so much for your patience and for stopping back…. it’s great to be up and running again.

One more thing … I want to “THANK” those of you who are now “following” me on Pinterest. I love Pinterest and I still have many samples to add to my boards!

Have an awesome day ~

2Mar2015

Check out my Pinterest page …

Posted in Uncategorized by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It appears I have been having some technical difficulties … I thank you for coming and checking for my posts. Until I get the situation in hand, I invite you to my PINTERST page. Most of my samples will be on the “My Stampin’ Up! Creations” .

If you click on the PINTERST link …. it will take you to my pinterest page where you will see many boards. Feel free to check them out and then I invite you to click the FOLLOW button in the upper right hand corner! It would be an honor to have you follow my postings.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope to have the issues corrected and able to post my newest project for you by this afternoon.

28Feb2015

February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude

Posted in Paper Pumpkin by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Got caught up in some genealogy searches today so I am quite late on my post, but as they say “better late than never”.

We hope you’ve been having fun with your February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude. You’ve seen some of my Alternative samples …

here are some fun alternate uses for the kit. Try cutting up the accordion card to make lots of little note cards, as I did here. You could also use the felt “thanks” negatives and adhere them to our Tag A Bag Gift Boxes (item # 130927). Or just have tons of fun with the incredible stamp set!

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We can’t wait to see all of the fun things you’ll come up with. Provide a link in the comments below if you’d like to share what you’ve made!

Projects were made by Melody H. – Concept Artist.

Paper Pumpkin is on sale for Sale-A-Bration. Click here to find out more, or click here to sign up today!

Thanks for stopping back and …

See you tomorrow ~

27Feb2015

SAB Product of the Week… Simply Wonderful Stamp Set

Posted in Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin Friends,

Today we are going to showcase the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set.

Sometimes it’s easier to show someone how wonderful they are versus just telling them. The sentiments in the Simply Wonderful Stamp Set—phrases like “Thanks so very much” and “You’re the best”—offer many opportunities to show your appreciation, love, admiration, and general regard for anyone in your life. Added bonus: the stamp set coordinates with the Decorative Label and Extra-Large Oval Punches, just to name a few!

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We want to thank our talented artists, Mary Fish and Stampin’ Up!

Thank you for checking out my blog today, be sure to stop back tomorrow … I’ve got the cutest little card to show you!!

Have yourself a fabulous Friday!!

26Feb2015

THANKS … You Make my Heart Happy!

Posted in Paper Pumpkin, Project Life by Stampin' Up!, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What did you think about yesterday’s announcement … 4 more amazing Sale-a-Bration products released just for the month of March! Click on flyer to view …

I have a cute project to share with you today! As promised … I will be using the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection that you will find in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

I have teamed it up with 2 great products … First, our February Paper Pumpkin and second, our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”.

The results from combining these 3 projects are a bold, fun and simple project to create! Let’s begin with the cute little box that is enclosed in the Paper Pumpkin kit …

I simply trimmed down one of the cards from the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection – “This Day”, then stamped the envelope from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set in Daffodil Delight and topped it off with the greeting done in Pool Party.

It’s my representation on “Sending (the envelope) good wishes your way!

The inside of the card was super simple ….

I trimmed down the cards to 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and used the felt “T-H-A-N-K-S” from the Paper Pumpkin kit. I love the bright colors … it’s just so “FUN!!”. I think it looks like a party 🙂

Ohhhh … what a great thank you card to give to that special person who got you that “just what I wanted” gift.

I finished it off by adding a cute little verse to the back … the sun is just another one of the cute cards enclosed in the Card Collection. All the stamps came from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set.

Hope you enjoyed my cute little project as much as I had fun making it! Quick and Simple, fun and cute!

Thanks much for stopping by today.

Brighten someone’s day … just by saying “THANKS” ~

25Feb2015

Amazing News!

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

There is a lot of excitement in the stamping community … for the first time ever, Stampin’ Up! is releasing 4 new products for Sale-a-Bration!! Wow … that is in addition to the 10 awesome products you already can choose from.

The items will be available beginning March 1st and run through the end of Sale-a-bration! Just take a look …

Awesome, right! Now … if you click on the images above, you will be able to download they flyer for full details “AND” samples!! I will have more samples for you as soon as I get my new goodies … I get to order mine today! (Perk of being a demonstrator!)

These are all “FREE” items with your $50 purchase (before shipping & taxes) and are in addition to the 10 already in the Sale-a-bration Catalog. Contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com with any questions.

Thanks for checking out our exciting news, and be sure to stop back tomorrow … I’ve got a great project for you to see using the new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection called “This Day” that I showed you on Monday.

Till then, have an amazing day!

24Feb2015

Weekly Deals …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Tuesday’s mean Weekly Deals …

I see a lot of ribbon and Bakers Twine … already sweet deals right out of the catalog, now it’s even sweeter! They are one of the most inexpensive ways to embellish a card or scrapbook page.

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Simply Created Banner Item # 132699 ~~Regular Price: $9.95~~ Discounted Price: $7.46
	Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker’S Twine Item # 135636 ~~Regular Price: $3.50~~ Discounted Price: $2.63
	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment Item # 133631 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon Item # 134549 ~~Regular Price: $6.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.21
	Basic Black Baker’s Twine Item # 134576 ~~Regular Price: $2.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.21
	Night Of Navy 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134571 ~~Regular Price: $6.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.21
	Tangerine Tango Baker’S Twine Item # 134578 ~~Regular Price: $2.95~~ Discounted Price: $2.21
	Celebrate Easter Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 133474 ~~Regular Price: $12.95~~ Discounted Price: $7.77

To view full details on the products listed above, just click on the item description, it will take you directly to my website or you can CLICK HERE to begin shopping.

Thanks for stopping by …

Hope you have a wonderful day.

23Feb2015

Sale-A-Brate with Stampin’ Up!

Posted in Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The following is a repost from Becky Higgins’ Blog

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Sale-A-Bration is one of the biggest promotions that Stampin’ Up! offers each year and we’re thrilled to be a part of it in 2015!! It provides customers with a way to earn FREE product for every $50 they spend … who doesn’t love that? As part of this promotion, we have a new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection called This Day (as seen on page. 8 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure). It’s filled with bright colors and everyday designs so it will fit perfectly with your photos and stories.

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One of the easiest ways to spend your $50 and earn this free card set is to purchase the Let’s Get Away bundle filled with some of the newest products in the Project Life by Stampin’ Up product line. Of course, you’re not limited to the bundled deal – any $50 purchase earns you free goodies!! Taking advantage of the Sale-A-Bration promotion is a great way to stock up on the products that you want/need while earning free “extras” that you can use yourself or give as gifts! You’ll get to choose one free product from the SAB brochure for every $50 that you spend (before tax and shipping).

A few members of our creative team had the chance to play with the This Day Mini Card Collection so we could share with you just how darling it looks in completed pages … Enjoy the inspiration!

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Pages by Awbree Caton. Right page is Design F.

Page details by Awbree Caton.
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Pages by Gabby Robinson. Both pages are Design 03 from the 12×12 Variety Pack.
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Pages by Jen Lake. Right page is Design F.
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Page details by Jen Lake.
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Pages by Lynley Johnson. Both pages are Design 06 from the 12×12 Variety Pack.
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Page by Lynley Johnson. Layout design is Design 06 from the 12×12 Variety Pack.

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Pages by Rhonda Steed. Left page is Design D and right page is Design C.
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Page by Toni Harris. Page design is Design 02 from the 12×12 Variety Pack.
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Pages by Toni Harris. Both pages are Design 04 from the 12×12 Variety Pack.

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Sale-A-Bration is in full swing now and runs through March 31 so make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to earn free products by contacting

Be sure to stop back during the week, I will be sharing some of the cute items I have created with this cute Sale-a-bration item.

Thank you for stopping by today ~

Have a good one!

22Feb2015

Simply Sunday … Sending Good Wishes

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m so excited to share my first card made with our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”. This great new set is just what you need to spread happiness to all. Its so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set).

I wanted to create a simple, beautiful card … I love feather and all the greetings. I will definitely be sharing more from this stamp set with you.

I stamped the feather with the VersaMark™ pad and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then sponged “Coastal Cabana” ink over the feathers and also used it for my greeting.

Just a pop of the Coastal Cabana between the two white pieces helps tie it all together. This card could be done in numerous different colors … pick your favorite!

There is a little texture created by embossing but I wanted to add some dimension to the card to I popped up the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That is it … simple, yet beautiful.