Shine Like Star’s in the Universe …

Texture Boutique Machine

Banner Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Metallic Gold Encore Pad

$9.95

Heat Tool

Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

25Nov2014

Thankful for …

Posted in Business Opportunity by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Many times you ask “Where do you keep coming up with all these ideas”? Well, the answer is “I am part of a wonderful community of stampers who love to share what they do”. Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!

Today I have some beautiful projects to share with you created by our Global Artisan Design Team members, and this way you can see a different style other than mine ….

This “Hello” card was created by Teneale Williams using the “For All Things” stamp set.

This group of cards was also created using the “For All Things” and “Gorgeous Grunge” stamp sets, and was done by Vicky Hayes. Our Artisans actually submit their work to Stampin’ Up! and are then chosen to be on the Artisan team.

These sweet bags & tags were created by Helene Legrand using the “I’m Thankful For” stamp set. I have to say … I am thankful for being a part of such a wonderful group of people (not just ladies anymore!).

Yesterday you saw a few of my team members. We have monthly meetings, we have demonstrator retreats, and Stampin’ Up! hosts stamping events! So it’s not hard to find people with the same “love of stamping” as you do.

Think about joining my Star’s group … you can purchase the Starter Kit at 25% OFF. That means you get to choose $125 of product for only $74.25 (and FREE SHIPPING).

The best part, though, is that you get to be a part of an amazing, inspiring team who loves to stamp and who supports one another. There’s no obligation after you join, so what are you waiting for? No questions … CLICK HERE to Join now 🙂

Please contact me now at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com if you have questions.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stay warm ~

24Nov2014

Today is the Day…

Posted in Business Opportunity, ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to kick off the On-line Extravaganza! I will have the list of goodies, the door-busters and a sweet surprise from me!

Let’s begin with today’s doorbusters …

Here is the list of items that are available starting today and run through December 2nd…. Items are listed by the discounted savings 50%, 40%, 30% and 20%! I love how they’ve added the page numbers for easy reference. All items WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

50% SAVINGS ….

40% SAVINGS ….

30% SAVINGS ….

20% SAVINGS ….

Wow … isn’t this exciting! I can’t believe all the new items on the list. I’m getting the 2″ Circle Punch, Fast Fuse refills (it works amazing) and the Chalkboard Banner kit! There’s more on my list but you really don’t want to hear them all! lol

And my sweet surprise …

I wanted to add my 2cents to the party so I’ll be giving away …Free goodie bags when you purchase with me! Use my hostess code 3NWFJK9U

All Goodie Bags will include a few hand-stamped cards, a yard of ribbon and a wood mounted stamp. Goodie Bags will also include one or more of the following: stamp set(s), 6×6 sheets of Designer Series Paper, fabric, buttons, glitter, stampin spritzers, Big shot embossing folders, simply created kits, tags, embellishments and more.

* If you purchase more than $150… Then enter (place) your own order and collect the Hostess Benefits! I will still send you a good bag too!

I want to remind you that our “Join Promotion” …

Join Stampin’ Up!, me, and my group of Star’s!

Starting today, you can purchase the Starter Kit at 25% OFF. That means you get to choose $125 of product for only $74.25 (and FREE SHIPPING). The best part, though, is that you get to be a part of an amazing, inspiring team who loves to stamp and who supports one another. There’s no obligation after you join, so what are you waiting for? Please contact me now at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com if you have questions.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out all the great promotions.

Have a wonderful day ~

23Nov2014

Sweet -n- Sassy Gift Boxes …

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas, HOLIDAYS by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Why wait till Black Friday for great deals? Stampin’ Up! is rocking the stampin’ world with the Online Extravaganza and Door Buster Deals tomorrow and next Monday! Just click on the logo to view the entire list …

Today I want to share with you some sweet and sassy projects using the “Gift Box” Punch Board. It’s one of the Doorbuster Deals on Monday, November 24th … Save a whoppin’ 30% Off tomorrow .

I will be happy to send a Free Project Tutorial of today’s projects to anyone who orders the Gift Box Punch Board on Monday. If, however, you click “no contact” when placing your order, I will not be able to send this to you so be sure to fill out all the information and allow me to contact you so I can pass on the Free Tutorial. Thank you!!

Let’s begin with the sweet …

I used the “Under the Tree” Specialty Designer Paper, the Cheerful Tags stamp set, and the beautiful Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon.

Once you get started it’s so easy … you’ll find yourself making several at a time. And why not!

Now for the sassy …

So what category do you fall into … Naughty or Nice, or like the tag says: Naughty and Nice!

I know there is someone on your Christmas list that would love the Gift Box Punch Board, or put it on your Christmas wish list! Just tell them it’s on sale Monday only.

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! Show how to use this Gift Box Punch Board, it makes 15 sizes boxes. Before I watched this video I felt a bit overwhelmed, but it is TOTALLY easy and I have made many boxes now.

Remember … I will send you the Free Project Tutorial to you when you purchase your very own Gift Box Punch Board from me. Then I’ll direct you to even more projects!

I will be posting projects from some of my favorite items that are now on sale during the week, so make sure you stop back! Feel free to share my blog site with your friends 🙂

See List … Click HERE.

Thanks so much for joining me today ~

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Gift Box Punch Board

$19.95

Cheerful Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set

$13.95

Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set

Note Tag Punch

$16.95

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

22Nov2014

Hot Deals Coming …

Posted in Business Opportunity, ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Wooo Hooo … the weekend is here! I have exciting news to share with you! Monday is going to be an epic day.

Stampin’ Up! is kicking off two huge promotions! First is “HOT” … Hot Deals with the Online Extravaganza. and secondly is the Sign up promotion … they have discounted the Starter Kit and have a “Cash Back” offer … See details below!

Our annual Online Extravaganza! It starts on Monday with many of your favorite items and bundles at discounted prices.

Plus, there will be limited-time door busters on November 24 and December 1. You don’t want to miss them! You are not going to believe the fabulous discounts on products you’ve had your eye on, including the Magnetic Platform, Blendabilities markers, Project Life, card making kits, and much more!

This sale lasts from November 24 through December 2, or while supplies last. Learn more about these deals and discover which products (including select Textured Impressions Embossing Folders) are going on sale

Click here to view and print your own sale list!
of the 2014 Holiday Extravaganza:
Get your wish list ready!
The Extravaganza begins THIS MONDAY!

DOORBUSTERS for MONDAY, November 24th ONLY:
• Most Embossing Folders – just $5 Each!*Excludes: Stylish Stripes, Chevron, Beautifully Baroque, and Woodgrain
• NEW Gift Box Punch Board –now 30% Off! $13.96 instead of $19.95
• Card Kit Bundle – combine and save 30% Off! Includes the Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit AND the Hip Hip Hooray Cardmaking Kit,valued at $49.90, for just $34.93

Also starting on Monday …

If you’ve been thinking about it … Now is a great time to join Stampin’ Up!

For one week only (November 24 – December 2), You’ll get 30% off plus 5% cash back on your first order of $150 or more in December. Plus, you’ll get a 25 % discount on the Starter Kit and you chose $125 of the products you want!

• The $99 Starter Kit will be discounted 25% making it only $75.00 plus tax!

• You choose up to $125 in Stampin’ Up! products AND you can add the sale items. That totals over $50 in FREE product!

• Starter Kits SHIP FREE a 10% savings.

• Join and you receive a one-time 30% discount on your first order of $150 or more placed within your first 45 days. After that, you receive a 20% discount on all merchandise.

• Receive 5% cash back on everything you sell or buy in December. This is in addition to your minimum 20% discount and will be paid to you in January.

• Demonstrators are able to see and pre-order products from the upcoming Occasions Catalog and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration items on those purchases!

• You will have until April 30, 2015 to meet your first quarterly minimum of $300.

The Starter Kit Sale runs from Nov. 24 thru Dec. 2.

Join the fun with Stampin’ Up!
and exclusive benefits with my Star’s by Design Group!

We’d love to welcome you to the “Stampin’ Up! family” and get to know you!

Contact me and let’s chat: 262-334-1009 or e-mail: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Have an awesome weekend ~

21Nov2014

A Simple Tool to Mangage Your Schedule…

Posted in 3-D Projects, Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Friday to you … I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the weekend!

We are all locked into times and dates and such and what better way to manage your busy schedule than a calender. According to Wikipedia; A calendar is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial or administrative purposes.

And that’s what I have for you today! I normally don’t share my retreat projects but I had many requests, so here is the calendar our group made at the 2014 Holiday Stampin’ Retreat.

This cute little calendar was designed to sit on your desk, kitchen counter or where ever it’s handy for you. I began by choosing my color pallet, and I started with the “All is Calm” Designer Series Paper.

The base is Smokey Slate and the pop of color is the Lost Lagoon. I created the monthly template myself and cut it out for my guests. They were held together by the Candy Dots Brad Bases. We added a Rhinestone and colored it with the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities marker.

The piece that holds up the calendar was embossed with the Woodgrain Embossing folder. Since were making calendars, and calendars are about occasions … I chose the “A Fitting Occasion” and stamped the “made by me for you” stamp, and punched it out with the 1″ circle punch. The Soft Sky mat was punched with the 1-1/4″ circle punch.

I finished off the calendar with a banner stating “You Made My Day” … from the “And Many More” stamp set! The calendar was designed to lay flat so it could be mailed … what a cute gift that would be to get in the mail 🙂

Hope you enjoyed my project share today. If you are interested in attending an upcoming stampin’ retreat, send me your information and I will gladly add you to my mailing list. We host a Spring (All Occasions) and Fall (Holiday) Retreat.

Our retreats are loads of fun and you not only make cards & projects … you make friends.

Thank you for stopping by Linda’s Stampin’ Escape today.

God Bless and …

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

Candy Dots Brad Bases

$2.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

$11.95

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

A Fitting Occasion Wood Stamp Set

$37.95

A Fitting Occasion Clear Stamp Set

$27.95

1″ Circle Punch

Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

1-1/4″ Circle Punch

Nature’s Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set

20Nov2014

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

Posted in Christmas, Product Wow, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you some wonderful samples from the Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired blog and Senior Staff Writer Cindy B.

Her projects were so pretty I just had to share, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

If you’re a papercrafter, Christmas is probably one of your busiest times of the year. And I don’t know about you, but I pretty much want everything in this year’s holiday catalog . . . so deciding what to buy has become a serious problem for me! Is anyone else in the same boat? Here are some great samples …

Introducing the beautiful Nature’s Peace Stamp Set . Here’s what it looks like when you emboss it using VersaMark ink, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, and the Heat Tool.

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A gorgeous product from the holiday catalog is the Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set. Use it to make a fun gift package. (Tip: cut the top of a Petite Café Gift Bag using the Large Scallop Edgelits Die.)

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I used the same stamp set to create a tag that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament—and put it on one of our Takeout Boxes for a cute gift.

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Here’s a fast and easy card made using the adorable Cheerful Christmas Stamp Set.

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Last of all, check out this idea for a treat bag—again using that awesome Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set.

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If you haven’t seen the holiday catalog yet, click here (US)—then tell us which products are YOUR very favorites!

Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writer

Don’t you just love Cindy’s projects! What wonderful ideas and great tips. You can see Cindy’s post by Clicking HERE!

Stay Warm & Have a great day ~

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Versamark Pad

$7.50

Heat Tool

Bright & Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Petite Café Gift Bags

Large Scallop Edgelits Die

Takeout Boxes

Cheerful Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

1/4″ Circle Handheld Punch

19Nov2014

Happy Holidays …Pumpkin Style!

Posted in Christmas, New Product Intro / Video, Paper Pumpkin by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I said I would share with you a card that I made with the left overs from the November Paper Pumpkin kit.

Here is how the entire kit looks completed …

Waste not, want not … we’ve all heard it, but when you have leftovers as fun as we had with this kit, you can’t help but use them. After “popping” out all of the snowflakes I cut a row off and used the negative as the base of my card.

Yes, this little cutie is made out of scraps! Don’t you just love it!

I also kept the letters from the tags. Here’s a tip that I used to get my greeting straight. Line up the edge of the snowflake strip to the edge of the card and use that to apply your letters straight. A ruler would also work, but this is handy!

I used the techniques of stamping on the edge of the cardstock for the inside of my card, stamped the verse that is included in the set and added a snowflake to tie it all together. You could do the same to your envelope so everything coordinates beautifully.

Just in case you missed the video yesterday … here it is, along with information for becoming one of my Paper Pumpkin Pals!

Give Paper Pumpkin a try … We have 1 month, 3 month, 6 and 12 month subscriptions.

To sign up … just click HERE.

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to take advantage of these prepaid subscriptions that can be bought as gifts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85
137860	6 months	$113.70 — save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 — save $2 per month

As one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you will get invited over for Pumpkin Parties where we gather to create our kits together … just for the fun of it. I also send out e-mails with other ways to use your kits.

Thank yo so much for stopping by.

Have wonderful day ~

18Nov2014

New Weekly Deals & More…

Posted in Christmas, New Product Intro / Video, ON SALE!, Paper Pumpkin by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Tuesday and I would like to share with you the new Weekly Deals. I also have the latest Paper Pumpkin video for you!

1″ Square Punch

Price: ~~$15.95~~ $11.96

Price: ~~$8.95~~ $6.71

Autumn Spice Digital Kit – Digital Download

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $5.97

Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die

Price: $21.95 $16.46

Deco Labels Framelits Die

Price: ~~$24.95~~ $18.71

Early Espresso Cut & Ready Card Bases

Price: ~~$4.95~~ $3.71

Silver Basic Metal Buttons

Price: ~~$7.95~~ $5.96

Smoky Slate Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Price: ~~$4.95~~ $3.71

You can click on any of the items descriptions for more information or to begin shopping, or you can click on the big “Weekly Deals” picture and it will take you right to my website’s deal page. On-line shoppers can use Hostess Code: B47TWGPD

Wait till you see what they have for us this month … then stop back tomorrow and I’ll show you another cute project you can do with some of the left overs!!

Was I right! How pretty are those cards … and you get 8 of them with envelopes, plus 12 tags! Just give Paper Pumpkin a try …

We have 1 month, 3 month, 6 and 12 month subscriptions.

To sign up … just click HERE.

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to take advantage of these prepaid subscriptions that can be bought as gifts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85
137860	6 months	$113.70 — save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 — save $2 per month

Go to https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=26646 and click one of these three links:. “Join Here” (middle of the page)
. “Join” (top right of the screen)
. “Subscribe” (top middle of the screen)
In the “Quantity” field, enter 1 (or more) and click “Continue.”
Enter your general information and click “Continue.”
Enter your payment information and click “Continue.”
Select a demonstrator / You are on my page so you should not have to, but if you are prompted to just write in Linda Schnabel.

That’s it! You are official. You will receive an e-mail that invites you to come back to the site to create a password. You will need that if you ever want to change your information, skip a month, or cancel Paper Pumpkin kits.

As one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you will get invited over for Pumpkin Parties where we gather to create our kits together … just for the fun of it. I also send out e-mails with other ways to use your kits.

Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with … that is why I am here.

Have a terrific Tuesday ~

17Nov2014

Holiday Retreat Swap Share 2 …

Posted in Christmas, Holiday Retreat, HOLIDAYS by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Last Monday I said I would share more swaps from our 2014 Holiday Stampin’ Retreat … today I have 3 more for you! Let’s begin with Eileen’s swap card ….

Eileen used the new “Cheerful Christmas” stamp set and Filigree Frame folder from the Nordic Noel Suite found on pages 14 & 15 of the Holiday Catalog. She framed it so beautifully by using the Apothecary Accents Framelit Die.

She used Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White for her card … then added a pop of red holiday cheer by coloring her rhinestones. This card truly sends cheer for Christmas!

Our next swap is from Cindy P. …

Cindy’s all Whisper White present card is striking with the bold pop of red ribbon. Her gifts were embossed with the Lovely Lace, Woodgrain, and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folders. With each layer you get the dimension of real Christmas gifts … how lovely!

The third swap comes from Cindy S. …

Cindy’s card was done in Island Indigo and Sahara Sand with just a pop of White to tie in her snowflakes! The snowflakes and greeting come from the “Endless Wishes” stamp set found in the Holiday Catalog.

You may think you have enough snowflake stamp sets, but with the many greetings included in this set … you will have “endless” ways to say Merry Christmas!

Cindy also used the Silver Metallic Ribbon and Frosted Sequins to highlight her card … It’s simply stunning.

I am so glad that Kris suggested doing swaps at our Retreats, because not only do they get to do all the wonderful cards & projects at retreat, but they also get the beautiful cards made by each other… How wouldn’t be inspired 🙂

Thank you for checking out my blog today, I hope you enjoyed these beautiful cards as well.

Have a wonderful week.

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Cheerful Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Cheerful Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Apothecary Accents Framelits Die

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

Silver 1/8″ Ribbon

Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit

16Nov2014

Many Merry Stars …

Posted in Christmas, New Product Intro / Video, Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you more star’s from our NEW “Holiday Supplement” … Stampin’ Up! has released a supplement to our Holiday Catalog! It is full of new & exciting products designed for you in mind and to meet your Holiday needs by providing fabulous kits for home decor, card making, and memory keeping.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW / CONTACT ME TO GET A COPY

My favorite, and the one I’m going to focus on today is the “Many Merry Stars” Simply Created Kit. Yes, a kit … designed so even novice stampers can create these fabulous stars. I like that, a time saver, especially around the holidays.

The Many Merry Stars kit is filled with die-cut pieces, peel-and-stick adhesive edges, and accents galore! Easy… yes, but you can still put your own twist to them if you’d like. Here are a few ideas from the home office …

You can make fun and colorful ornaments for your tree with the Many Merry Stars kit from Stampin’ Up!

And how about using them for …. Christmas Cards! So, so many things you could do, these are just a few.

I’ve got mine, and you can be sure my house will be filled with these stars! Heck, I may even use them to “gift” with … because they are so adorable! I will finally have something neat to put those “gift cards” in!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a super Sunday ~

ORDER YOURS TODAY …. Just click on the link below

$25.95

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

15Nov2014

Be Joyful …

Posted in Christmas, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a good week and that you have a better weekend planned.

Today I’d like to share with you a card that calls for you to be joyful! I used the warm colors of Cherry Cobbler and Baked Brown Sugar. Hmmm… sounds yummy too!

I sponged the edges of the Brown Sugar to give it an aged look and then ran the “Perfect Polka Dot Folder” through my new Texture Boutique Machine. Wow … it works great!

The stars were cut out using the Star Framelit dies, using the warm & lovely “Under the Tree’s” Designer Specialty Paper.

The Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon added the perfect touch to the card. It is not too heavy or think to tie a beautiful bow … it is really nice to work with.

The “Be Joyful” came from the “Project Life Holiday Cheer” stamp set. I liked it soooo much, that I ordered two! LOL … yes, demonstrators do that too.

Just look at all the fun stamps this set has, and you can use it all year long!

Hmmm, I might just have do a “give-a-way” … I don’t need two. Keep your eyes peeled!

For more information on the products used in today’s card or to purchase … just click on the items I have listed below for you.

Have a wonderful and joyful weekend!

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Texture Boutique Machine

Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

Stars Framelits Dies

$26.95

Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon

Project Life Holiday Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set

Banner Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set

14Nov2014

Banner Blessings Card Share …

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Product Wow, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I shared with you three ideas to give the gift of creativity …. but note that any of these would be a great gift to give yourself too. There are times when you just have to treat yourself!

Today I would like to share some card samples made with the Banner Blessing that I introduced to you yesterday. This will give you some creative ideas so that when you get your Banner Blessings stamp set, you will be ready to stamp.

The cards were created by Holly Stene who also created the stamp set! I would also love to share with you, her touching story and how she came to design these stamps (see below).

Also used on this card are Choose Happiness, Gorgeous Grunge and Chalk Talk Framelits

Also used on this card are Hearts & Stars Decorative Mask and Star’s Framelits

Here is Holly’s story …

About a year-and-a-half ago, Stampin’ Up! announced a new contest inviting all stampers, demonstrators and non-demonstrators, to put on their creative caps and submit a design for a monster-themed set. You all might remember my sweet friend, Doris, and her winning Monster Maniacs set? 🙂 I loved the set and didn’t mind being the runner-up to her creation. So when Shelli announced at convention that year that there would be another contest, I knew I wanted to try again!

As my mother and I drove back to Vegas from our first convention, we brainstormed all sorts of sayings and phrases that we thought would make a great stamp set. When I went back to work, I couldn’t help but doodle here and there. I would draw something, take a picture, and send it to my mom and she’d say yes or no. (She was my upline at the time so I figured she knew what would work. After all, mother knows best!)

One night I was rocking our middle son to sleep and saw the Bible verse I had painted on a canvas to match his spaceship-themed room. “Shine like stars in the universe”–one of my favorite verses of scripture. That’s when I decided I wanted to do a scripture set. I sat down and thought of a few that I felt would not only look great on a card but would reach someone who needed to be lifted up.

I was in the Air Force for nine years. All nine years were spent far from family, and even a few months were in the Middle East–away from my husband and our 7-month-old son. Nothing helped more than the scripture verses my mom or dad or my church family would write on my cards. In fact, I still have a scrap of paper with a verse that my dad sent me while I was in basic training.

There’s something special about making a card for someone and I wanted these Banner Blessings to make it even more special! Thank you, Stampin’ Up!, for the opportunity, and thanks to everyone for their support! I hope you enjoy the set as much as I have already! 🙂

Holly Stene

**Please note the opportunity to design stamp sets is no longer available.

One more card to share …

This card also used the Kinda Eclectic stamp set and Heart Framelits

I hope you enjoyed Holly’s cards as much as I did. She truly highlighted this wonderful stamp.

Thank You for stopping by my blog today.

Have a Fabulous Friday ~

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Choose Happiness Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

Chalk Talk Framelits Die

Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks

$2.95

Stars Framelits Dies

$26.95

Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.95

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.95

Hearts Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper