Road to the Holiday Stampin’ Retreat …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I will be sharing a part of our Holiday Retreat with you. Follow me for wonderful trip on our road to the Holiday Retreat ….

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Photo was taken by Kris H.

We stay at the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI.  Our house is a 1930 English Manor and nestled beautifully on the lake. This photo was taken during our lunch break … a time set aside so our guests can dine and then explore these beautiful grounds.

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This is the view  inside that greets our stampin’ friends as they arrive…

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The fireplace is adorned with a touch of Christmas Cheer and the dazzling little Curvy Keepsake boxes. Each guest got to take one home with them. We treat them to many little surprises throughout their retreat stay.

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Close up shot of our shimmery delights ….

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We added contrasting tags on our boxes to highlight the snowflake embellishment, and then embellished the snowflake with a rhinestone in the center!

One of the projects our guests made was this cute little Santa box also created with the Curvy Keepsakes die. Both of the boxes were inspired by a collection of boxes I have found on Pinterest.

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Click here to view my “Curvy Keepsakes” Pinterest Collection

I also have for you, a quick video on how easy it is to create these fabulously fun boxes…

I hope you have enjoyed the journey so far, I will be back tomorrow with more of our Holiday Retreat.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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I’m back from our Holiday Stampin’ Retreat ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am back today from my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat. Each fall I host a stampin’ retreat to kick off the holiday season. It’s a time for my stampin’ friends (aka customers) to get away, relax and make some wonderful holiday cards and fun projects.

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We also host a swap … everyone brings a set of cards and the winner recieves a $30 gift certificate. They vote for their favorite cards.

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We all enjoyed a beautiful weekend, had some well deserved downtime, and enjoyed each others company … another wonderful group of ladies.

Here are just a few comments:

Ann W – Thanks! What fun we had!

Alice K – Projects were lovey as always! Wonderful time.

Cheryl G – Had a great time at the stamping retreat! Thank You!

Kris H – Thanks for a great weekend!

 

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Thank you for your patience in resuming my posts … Follow my blog this week for a bit more on the retreat and a showcase of some of the beautiful swap cards, and more.

Have a great week ~

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Savings, Free Cardstock, Free Stamps … Oh My!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you the weekly deals which include a couple of great stamp sets, some fun folders and more. If you need a stamp set for kids, the “Little Buddies” is perfect and if you want something a bit more “manly” … the “Setting Sail” is the answer to your problem.

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I love the folders and the “Zig Zag” and “Fun Frames” are great additions to your embossing collection. Here is the entire list. Just click on any one (or more) for full details or to begin shopping.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a demonstrator … October is the perfect time to give it a shot try – with no commitment and no penalty to drop. During the month of October, when you sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, you will earn one FREE package of Designer Series Paper each month for six months. That’s a GREAT bonus to an already great deal… $125.00 of products for $99! You know I love Stampin’ Up! and now you’ll be part of our dynamic and fun Stampin’ Up! family. Click HERE to learn more or Contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

 

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It’s not too late to pass around that catalog and get your FREE “Good Greetings” stamp set.  Contact me and I’ll set up a Hostess Code for you, where your friends can order directly on-line and their order will be shipped directly to them! We will just need to close before the 31st so you can get YOUR FREE Stamp Set and Hostess goodies!

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There is so many exciting promotions going on … let me know if you have any questions. That’s what I’m here for.

Have a wonderful Wednesday … it’s Friday for me, last day of work so I can pack up and present a fabulous weekend stampin’ retreat. I’ll be sure to share part of the experience with you.

You can also LIKE my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page to follow the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Christmas Super Stars …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you some fabulous ideas from our NEW “Holiday Supplement” … that’s right, for the first time ever 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.

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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.

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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 …

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

 

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Make your table setting with really sparkle with the adorable star boxes… I love this idea!

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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!

Let me know if you would be interested in getting together to create some of these … we’ll have cookies and hot chocolate too! Just leave me a message below!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have yourself a terrific Tuesday ~

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All is Calm Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It’s Monday and back to work for many of us, so I’d like to begin with a simple, calm Christmas card.

Yesterday I showed you an easy layout which included the dimensions you’ll need to make the card. I also suggested that you could use this layout for any type of card, so today I’m here to show you …

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The card was created using the Lost Lagoon cardstock and “All is Calm” Designer Series paper. The pop of Whisper White really makes the “Merry Christmas” stand out. The greeting comes from the “Making Spirits Bright”, found on page 48 in the Holiday catalog.

All of the layers are “popped” up, using the Stampin’ Dimensionals … it gives so much depth and texture to the card.

I couldn’t resist adding the beautiful silver glimmer snowflake to really make the card feel like Christmas. The snowflake comes from the Snowflake Card Thinlet Dies (9 dies) in our Holiday Catalog.

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Hope you enjoyed my Christmas version of the simple layout I shared yesterday, and thank you for stopping by.

Have a great week ahead ~

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Simply Sweet Layout …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is all about the layout and showcasing the designer paper … Motley Monsters!  This is the last in my Halloween series of cards and super simple to make!

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Here I have the “ghostly” side of the designer paper … the large piece is 4 x 3-1/2″ and the small is 4 x 3/4″. The Whisper White is also 4 x 3/4″ and all are mounted on the Sahara Sand cardstock.

My greeting is from the Paper Pumpkin kit … those stamps sure come in handy!

On this card I just used another pattern in the Motley Monsters and everything else remained the same!

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Just think … Birthdays, Christmas … anything!  Let your imagination run wild.

The first card sample was popped up with dimensionals, and looks even better than the photo.

Let me know what you think … and have fun with this layout!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

 

 

Simply Halloween

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a cute, super simple Halloween card for you…

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I used the “Freaky Friends” stamp set – I just had to have that little skeleton! Look at him just standing there … isn’t he just the cutest!

The “Happy Halloween” comes from that tried and true greetings set … Tiny Tiny Wishes. One of my go-to stamp sets.

I simply stamped my skeleton and greeting with Whisper White “CRAFT” ink and embossed it with white embossing powder. Most people use the VersaMark for embossing, but I love the way the “white on white” works.

The majority of my stampers who have done this technique, have purchased a White Craft pad.  You can find it on the bottom of page 210 in the Stampin’ Up! catalog or just click on the link in my Stampin’ Supply List at the bottom of this post.

I layered it on Elegant Eggplant and mounted it onto the Pumpkin Pie cardstock.

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I used a bit of bling from the September Paper Pumpkin kit to finish off my card … SIMPLE.

Thank you for dropping by today! Stop back tomorrow for my last post of my Halloween Series. I will be highlighting the Freaky Friends and Motley Monsters Designer paper.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Halloween Greetings …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is a quick -n- easy, or should I say “fast -n- furious” for Friday Halloween card. This “boo-tiful” card was created with the “Motley Monsters Designer Series paper, the Fun Fall Fest Bundles (Save 15%) and with a little help from my September Paper Pumpkin.

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I love this polka dot background because once Halloween is over, I can still use this paper! Keep a close watch on my blog because you may even see one of these designs in an upcoming Christmas card!

I cut the ghost and circle out from a piece of scrap at the same time … saved me from lining it up and running it through the BigShot again.

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My “BOO” greeting comes from the Paper Pumpkin kit and is designed to look old a worn out … and I couldn’t resist putting that crow on it. Besides, it added a bit a color and drew your eye across the card (very effective!) lol

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The stampin’ list of ingredients is listed below, just click on any of the items to begin shopping. I have a sweet treat for all on-line orders this weekend (sent directly to you!)

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to stop back and see my final projects in this Halloween series.

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Halloween Gift Bag …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What goes great with Halloween … well, pumpkins of course! Better yet … Paper Pumpkins!  I love getting that pretty package each month and the surprise that is in store for me.

This months Paper Pumpkin was filled with Halloween treats, NO tricks! Just look at all these goodies.

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I just love the stamps.. they Rock!!  One of the best benefits of being a Paper Pumpkin subscriber … you get to keep all these great stamps, long after all the goodies are gone.

AND … they are exclusive to Paper Pumpkin … you can’t buy them anywhere else.

Here is my cute little Halloween bag with M & M’s tucked inside … they fit perfect and you could close it up, but I chose to keep it open.

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Here’s a fun video to show you how easy these are to make.

These cute little bags will hold the sweetest of treats for your Trick 0r Treater’s.  What a special gift to hand out to a grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor or a friend.

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You can sign up for the next month Paper Pumpkin –

just CLICK HERE!

The Paper Pumpkin also makes the perfect gift … and Christmas is coming soon.

TO MY Paper Pumpkin Pals (subscribers) … check your e-mail for an invitation to make our September kits together.. a bit of a Halloween Party. I’ll even show you another cute project for these fabulous items!

Hope you enjoyed the fun today.

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Sweet Treat Halloween Keepsake Box

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m back with my Halloween series of cards and projects … Today a project! I saw so many fabulous boxes created with the “Curvy Keepsake Box” that I had to order one for myself, and my first endeavor highlights Halloween and the “Motley Monsters” Designer Paper …

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Isn’t that cute!  The box is so simple to create … just cut 2 pieces from the die (I slide the designer paper in too, to create the two tone look) I like using the 12 x 12 cardstock sheets cut in half for my boxes.

I plan on adding treats inside so I wanted to make a tag… and what better set is there to use than the new ” Merry Everything” stamp set.  I love a stamp set that you can use all year long! I love a great value too, an you can save 15% by bundling it with the coordinating “Note Tag” punch.

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I wanted to recreate the candy color on the designer paper, so I sponged the Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie onto my Whisper White, and then stamped my “Good to the Last Bite” stamp. I used the new Memento pad … love it, love it, love it!

Let’s grab the “Sticky Strip” and put our little treat box together, and celebrate our sweet treat box. The ribbon is the new “Tangelo Twist” Satin Stitched ribbon … it’s even prettier in your hands!

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Let’s not forget the yummies … Oh yes, and the little clothes pin came from one of my “Paper Pumpkin” kits!

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Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my creations… it’s truly appreciated.

If you would like to purchase any of the materials I used to create today’s projects, just click on the link below.  I will send you a Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet with tips on how I created today’s project.

Have an most awesome day ~

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NEW Weekly Deals & Halloween Treats …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

There is so much to share with you… exciting new products coming and great deals right now. Keep reading to the end as I have a cute little Halloween treat for you!

Let me begin with some wonderful ways to save …

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 Just click directly onto the weekly deals logo above or on the side bar to view this weeks deals!

 

 

Released for sale today “Gentle Peace” stamp set … This may go quickly so contact me to order or click on the link below to shop directly from my website.

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Here are some exciting new “My Digital Studio” products …

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Freaky Friends Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download
Freaky Friends Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download

Price: $8.95
Mingle All The Way Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download
Mingle All The Way Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download

Price: $4.95
Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper - Digital Download
Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper – Digital Download

Price: $4.95

 

Now, let’s get you ready for Halloween.  Using the jack-o-lantern faces from the “Fall Fest” Stamp set, add a face to create the little ghost using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on the large White Filter Paper circle.  (No cutting required!) Finish it off with a little bit of Basic Black Baker’s Twine—so simple and so cute. This would make a fun classroom project or Halloween treat.

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Thank you for dropping by today, please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Halloween Birds …

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Today as promised … I have a Halloween card for you.  You won’t need to hide behind the tree’s as these little Halloween birds are rather cute! Of course I am using the “Motley Monsters” Designer Series Paper and the coordinating Bermuda Bay Cardstock.

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For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you know that I love to dye my “Silver Glimmer Paper”. Today’s card I dyed it Basic Black!  It really highlights my “Halloween” … which comes from the stamp set “Halloween Street”.

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I used my marker to color the “Halloween” and omitted the house and the happy.  This is a great way to change up your stamps a bit.

I highlighted two of the cute little birds with my circle punches.  Simple … Simple … Simple!

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week.

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Introducing … Gentle Peace Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a new product share for you.  A brand new photopolymer stamp set just in time for Christmas, and it looks like a beautiful stained glass window.

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Designed specifically with our new alcohol-based Blendabilities markers in mind, it’s perfect for any coloring medium you prefer.  You can see by the second sample, you can create an amazing card just by embossing it too. Whether you want to do super-detailed cards or something simple but meaningful–Gentle Peace is a great choice!

 

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Gentle Peace is available beginning October 14th, but you can pre-order it NOW.  I recommend that, because I have a feeling this one is going to go on backorder pretty much instantly! The set is clear photopolymer and costs just $15.95. Email me today and I will put the order in bright and early on the 14th so none of us misses out! lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

I look forward to connecting with you …

Stop back this week as I will be sharing more Halloween fun with you.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

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Guest Stamper: Gloria H

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to share this cute Halloween card that I received as a swap from my upline Gloria at her fall regional last year.

I love the cute idea of using the flip card to create a monster … kids are going to “flip” for this card!

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How easy is that! The Circle Card Framelit die and a few punches and you’ve got yourself a cute little monster.

Here’s the flip side …

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Enjoy as is or embellish it a bit if  you wish.

Thanks for stoppin’ in and have a flippin’ good weekend.

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Hauntingly Fun Halloween

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you the cutest Halloween projects created by one of our (Stampin’ Up!) staff writers Cindy B.

Simple to recreate you are sure to avoid the tricks when you pass out these sweet treats …

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Love Halloween? Need a few frightful ideas for home décor? Check out this easy-to-make witch hat created using an inexpensive papier–mâché cone.

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Just wrap a papier–mâché cone using Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper.

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Scrunch up a round of White Filter Paper, fold in quarters, and hot glue to the bottom of the cone.

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Embellish using a stamped tag. Easy! Or you could step it up a bit as you see here:

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Or turn it upside down and make a spooky candy cone.

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Just for fun, here’s a fancy treat that you could put inside the candy cone:

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Got any magical Halloween décor ideas? Share the spookiness in the space below!

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Sr. Staff Writer

Hope you enjoyed! I think they are so sweet, I’ll be sure to make a few for my Halloween festivities.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fun day ~

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