Weekly Deals …

Sweet Essentials

$19.95

Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

26May2014

Dare to Dream …

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Let me first send my thoughts and prayers on this Memorial Day to all the service members and their families, who have sacrificed so much to give us the freedoms we enjoy in this country. I thank you as well.

Today’s card encourages the receiver to “Dare to Dream”, so whether it’s a graduation, a new job or someone moving into a whole new life experience this sweet and simple card will fit the bill. It’s simplicity makes quite a statement.

I have been choosing to showcase simpler cards lately because our summers seem so busy, especially at this time of year. Use this quick -n- easy pattern with any Washi tape to create your card and get back to enjoying your summer.

I will say … it’s getting harder to pick stamp sets, because many on the retirement list are quickly selling out. The “Loving Thoughts” stamp set used for my greeting only has the wood mount remaining … the clear mount set is sold out.

The yellow checked washi tape comes from the “Gingham Garden” designer collection and is currently on sale… 30% Off!! That is good news.

As you can see, I added a bit of the washi tape to the inside too. Washi tape is so fun and easy to use!

My butterflies were created by layering the punched Bitty Butterfly over the Elegant Butterfly. I just love the way this looks … oh, and I used the “Watercolor Wonder” designer paper to punch the butterflies out of. I used the “string” of rhinestones for the butterfly body.

I finished off my card by anchoring it with the 3 rhinestones at the bottom. If you haven’t guessed my color pallet by now … I used Whisper White and the beautiful Daffodil Delight.

I have a list of ingredients at the end of my post for you. Just click on it to view more details or to begin shopping. We only have a few days left before these items retire for good. Please let me know if I can help you.

Have yourself a wonderful day.

Loving Thoughts

$29.95

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Elegant Butterfly Punch

$15.95

Bitty Butterfly Punch

$15.95

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

25May2014

“Happy” Spring is here …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am so happy that spring is finally here … and you can never have too much happy! And that is today’s card share!

A simple card, but the flowers are so lovely I did not want to cover them up too much. I am using the beautiful “Watercolor Wonder” designer series paper as my background. The colors are Smoky Slate, Island Indigo, Gumball Green and Whisper White.

My greeting “You Can Never Have Too Much Happy” comes from the stamp set; Yippee Skippee. The greeting is framed in a banner that I created using the “Banner Framelit Dies”. Oh… that is so much easier than trying to cut a straight banner!

I used the “Perfect Polka Dots” embossing folder on the Smoky Slate banner to create a bit of texture on the card.

I wanted to anchor my banner and balance out my card so I used the ever popular “Rhinestones”… adds a bit of glam too! I colored my rhinestones with the new Blendabilities that will be available soon.

Here is a peek at the inside …

We all have pieces of scrap left over when card making, but don’t throw them out… Use them to decorate the inside of your card or your envelope. It adds a nice touch to the inside and it creates a coordinating envelope!

Thank you for checking out my blog today. I hope you enjoyed today’s card share.

Have an awesome day ~

Yippee-Skippee! Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Banners Framelits Dies

$26.95

Yippee-Skippee!

$18.95

$14.95

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

$7.95

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

24May2014

Father’s Day Sneak Peek …

Posted in Man Cards, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Well, it is here in Wisconsin and I hope it is for you too.

Time has just been flying and it’s hard to believe that June (and the new catalog) are right around the corner.

June is full of graduations, weddings and Father’s Day! I think that it’s a perfect time for the new catalog to be released. Today I want to share with you a “sneak peek” from the new catalog …. honoring fathers.

My Father’s Day card is simple, and done in Basic Black and Whisper White. Sometimes simplicity say’s so much more …

The train stamp comes from the new stamp set: Traveler. This is a perfect set for masculine cards, people who love to travel (of course) and scrapbookers. I can’t wait for you to see the whole set!

If you are signing up for one of my 2014-15 Technique or Stampin’ Clubs … you will get your catalog FREE! If you are not going to be in one of my clubs, you can get your FREE catalog by placing an on-line order of $25 or more (and I’ll send you one) or join me at my KICK-OFF Party:

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00 pm – 9 pm
Place: VFW Hall – West Bend. WI
Cost: $15.00 for 10 cards / includes envelopes!
And catalogs … yes, plenty of catalogs!

RSVP by FRIDAY, MAY 30th
(262) 334-1009

Good News … to all of you who have placed on on-line order with me in the past month will also get your 2014-15 Catalog FREE … watch your mail box, it’s coming!! But I’d also love to see you at the kick off party too 🙂

Back to the card …

The “Happy Father’s Day” greeting comes from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. I am so happy this stamp set did not retire. I find that I need a small greeting and this set works perfectly.

I finished off the card with a simple block of black and punched out a star from the new “Itty Bitty Accents” Punch Pak. This is also new and available at the catalog kick-off party.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share and I thank you for stopping over.

Enjoy the day!

Teeny Tiny Wishes

$36.95

$26.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Gently Falling Clear-Mount Stamp Set

23May2014

Fabulously Fun Friday …

Posted in ON SALE!, Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are having a good day. I thought we would have a bit of fun today by going back and taking a look at some of my favorite retiring stamps sets and more.

Most of the samples are my cards, but this is a fellow demonstrators card. If I have their names I’d be sure to share and give them credit, however on our first card, I do not have the creators name.

The first sample is from “Field Flowers” – page 67 of the main catalog….

The clear set has been “sold out” but the wood mount is still available.

My next card share is from the stamp set “Gently Falling” on page 65. Also retiring … both the clear and wood sets are available and the clear mount is on sale at 25% Off. I will post a link to the stamp sets at the end so you don’t have to search … just click it and you’re at my store.

I made this card with my technique group … it is the Tile Technique.

Most of the time for the tile technique you use embossing with clear emboss powder, however, it was much quicker and easier to use the glossy cardstock and the Simply Score! I am going to miss this stamp set … I love Fall and it’s amazing colors.

Here is another card that I created using the “Gently Falling” stamp set …

And I can’t forget to mention the Ronald McDonald House Charity Stamp Set ($3 is donated per stamp set purchased) The clear sets have sold out, but the wood mount is available and at at 25% savings! Here’s two of my favorite cards from the “TAG IT” stamp set …

Hope you enjoyed our stroll down memory lane! I will share the links for these stamp sets at the end of my blog so you can view full details or purchase before they are gone too! These sets are going fast, and many are gone forever.

Here is just a fun fact for Friday …

The TOP 5 Countries viewing my blog!

United States
Canada
Germany
Australia
United Kingdom

Thank you for joining me … Have a fabulous Friday and a safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

Field Flowers

$24.95

Simply Fabulous Simply Sent

22May2014

Retired List Blowout Sale …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends …

Get excited! Stampin’ Up! just announced they are offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products, not including those products that are no longer available.

This big sale begins today …Thursday, May 22, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it’s gone for good!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RETIRING STAMP SETS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RETIRING ACCESSORIES

Your best bet to get what you want is to shop directly from my on-line store CLICK HERE and the click on the SHOP NOW button on my website. Use HOSTESS CODE HZ7F96FH and I’ll send a special “Thank you” card to those who order 🙂

Feel free to look around … and check out the stampin’ samples.

Have an awesome day ~

21May2014

More Spring Retreat Samples …

Posted in Stampin' Up! card ideas by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am going to share more of the card samples that were shared at my Spring Stampin’ Retreat. Some of these stamp sets are on the Retirement list … and we have less than 2 weeks before they are gone forever.

Enjoy …

Pictured at the top are the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent and Million & One stamp set.

Also featured … Betsy’s Blossom

Lacey and Lovely …

Have a wonderful Wednesday ~

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

20May2014

Ribbon, Ribbon & more Ribbon on Sale now ….

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Tuesday … that means the new Weekly Deals are here! Everyone asks me … “Do the items on the retired list ever go on sale?” Today some do!!

All of the stitched grosgrain ribbon listed is retiring… Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray and Blushing Bride. Also retiring is the Early Espresso 1/8″ ribbon and Pear Pizzazz tafetta ribbon.

So… if you need ribbon, now is the time to load up and save!

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Blushing Bride 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 131209 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	Basic Gray 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126879 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	Wild Wasabi 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126873 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	Pear Pizzazz 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon Item # 131208 ~~Regular Price: $6.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.21
	Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon Item # 119959 ~~Regular Price: $5.95~~ Discounted Price: $4.46
	Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126877 ~~Regular Price: $4.95~~ Discounted Price: $3.71
	1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon Item # 132140 ~~Regular Price: $7.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.96
	Made From Scratch Recipes Designer Template – Digital Download Item # 129004 ~~Regular Price: $17.95~~ Discounted Price: $10.77
	International Bazaar Photobook Template – Digital Download Item # 130875 ~~Regular Price: $14.95~~ Discounted Price: $8.97

$22.95

Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

$21.25

Banners Framelits Dies

$26.95

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Let me know if you have any questions about this weeks, Weekly Deals or retiring products.

For more information on the product or to purchase, just click on the “item description” and it will take you directly to my Stampin’ Store.

Thank you for stopping by ~

19May2014

Faux Pinwheel Technique

Posted in Stampin' Event & Opportunity, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a chance to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weekend we had!! I actually got to hang my clothes on the line for the first time this year! I just love that smell.

Today I am going to share with you the technique my Technique Clubs did this month – the “Faux Pinwheel” technique.

Normally I don’t share these cards on my blog, as the are “exclusive” to my club members (a benefit of being in my club) but today I’m sharing because I want to invite you to join one of my Stampin’ Technique Clubs when we begin again in fall.

We create a minimum of 1 card and a 6 x 6 technique sheet, but normally we do 2 full cards and our technique sheet. Minimum order depends on the amount of people in the club… no other fee’s required!! So … your class instruction is FREE, and everything is prepared for you… just stamp!

I’ve hosted groups as small a 6, and up to 12! We don’t get any larger than 12 because each club member will receive the hostess benefits of free stamping merchandise at least once!! Gather your friends and let’s stamp!! Leave me a message if you are interested.

My first card was done with the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series paper. The color pallet used is Whisper White, Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe. We created some added dimension with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. The cute little flower in the center was created with the Gingham Garden Washi Tape and the Boho Blossom punch.

You’ll Need to cut:

* Two … 2-5/8″ squares (Line between 2-1/2″ & 2-3/4″)

* Eight… 1-1/4″ squares (cut or punch) Can use cardstock or Designer paper / Cut 4 each

Directions:

1) Start with one 2-5/8″ square and put the corners to top/ bottom / sides so it looks like a diamond. Use the lines on your grid paper to align your pieces.

2) Adhere the second 2-5/8″ square over the top, creating a Star of David shape. Keep adhesive to a small square in the center.

3) On the first 1-1/4″ square: Only put adhesive (on the right side) so you can tuck the last square one underneath it.
* Leave a little area showing when adhering your squares so it appears like you’ve added a mat.

4) Alternating designs, you can now adhere the rest of your squares to the main piece.

5) When you get to the last one, you will need to lift up the edge of the first square and tuck the last one under it, then add adhesive to the corner of the first one to secure it.

My second card used the Polka Dot Parade Designer paper with a Whisper White, Night of Navy and Old Olive color pallet. The Pinwheel center is one of the beautiful Antique Brads. I finished off the card with the 1/8″ Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon.

Here is a sample of our technique sheets … the are normally done on one sheet, but we also had a sample of our pinwheel, so the instructions needed to go on another sheet.

Besides Technique Clubs, I also host scrapbooking and cardmaking clubs… but the technique club is my most popular. Let me know if you are interested in joining us this fall… it’s going to be a very special year – I’m celebrating 15 years with Stampin’ Up! The entire year will be filled with fun and surprises!!

I have posted the ingredients for you below. Click on any of the images for more information or to being shopping.

Thanks for stopping in!

Have a wonderful week.

Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Basic Pearls Jewel Accents

Boho Blossoms Punch

$16.95

Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

$7.95

Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper

Old Olive 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

Antique Brads

$5.95

$5.95

Naturals White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

17May2014

A Little Something Cute (Sneak Peek)

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The sun is shining today!! It’s also the first day in a long time that I have had to myself, so I think I got a little lazy with my post! Let me just say … it’s worth the wait.

Today I am sharing with you a cute card created with some new products from Stampin’ Up!. It’s a bit of a tease of what coming not only in the new catalog, but at my New Catalog Kick-Off party!! I don’t have a date right now as I’m still waiting on word from the hall, but I’ll be sure to send invites as soon as we have things finalized.

My card is made with the new “Maritime” Designer Series Paper and is perfect for a new baby boy or a first birthday.

My color pallet reflect the designer paper: Whisper White, Night Of Navy, Pool Party, and Cherry Cobbler. The white, cherry and navy truly feel nautical, and the addition of the Pool Party makes it perfect for this baby card.

I used the both sides of the designer paper … the cute little octopus is on one side, and the fun waves pattern is on the other! You will also find a strip of the “waves” on the inside of the card. To anchor my greeting, I used the star punch from the new “Itty Bitty Accents” punch pack. I also used the punch inside on my strip of designer paper.

The greeting… “a little something cute…” comes from the new stamp set, “Something to Say”. It’s filled with great greetings and verses! I added the inside verse “for your cute little someone” to complete the card! This is one of the stamp sets you will be using and my Kick-off Party!

Oh! By the way… I will have boxes and boxes of the new catalogs along with me!! All club members get them for free, or anyone placing an order of $25 or more will also get to take one home with them!

I can’t wait to share this exciting new catalog with you! Watch for my “Kick-Off Party” invitation!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

16May2014

Thoughts of You ….

Posted in Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Not sure how the weather is by you … hope it’s warm, but here in southeastern Wisconsin, it’s chilly again. So today I’m going to share with you a lovely card that brings back memories of warm sunny days on the beach.

The background was created with a simple watercolor wash using the Aqua Painter. Choose the colors that remind you of a summer morning (or evening) as the sandpipers cross the beach. The color pallet for the cardstock include: Naturals White, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso. The warm neutral colors really highlight the watercolor wash.

The sandpipers come from the “Wetlands” stamp set. The simple reflections are already on the stamp so no extra work required. Just image them running down the beach. I can almost hear the sandpipers call!

The “Thoughts of You” greeting comes from the very versatile stamp set – Loving Thoughts. A fitting name for this stamp set! I am really sorry that this is one of the stamp sets on the Discontinued Stamp List. All good things must come to an end … only to make room for more beautiful sets!

Below is a list of ingredients used to make the card, just click on the item for more details or to begin shopping.

Thank you for coming along with me on my walk on the beach.

Wishing you a warm and sunny weekend ~

$7.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Early Espresso 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

15May2014

Introducing … Endless Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Stampin’ Up! just released another Photopolymer Stamp Set … Endless Birthday Wishes. I love the ability to “say it the way you want” by putting together these fun greetings. The handwritten font is fun and easy to read!

Today I am sharing a quick post from our “Inspired By” blog from Stampin’ Up! and Concept Artist: Jen C.

She has some really cute cards and projects that were just to precious not to share with you!

Endless Birthday Wishes

Working for Stampin’ Up! is an incredible experience. There are so many great opportunities—such as the chance to design stamp sets. Our employees and demonstrators have accepted me into the Stampin’ Up! family and have embraced my unique skills and abilities. I’m continually growing as a person and an artist. I feel blessed to be a part of something so amazing!

I’m excited to share our newest photopolymer set, Endless Birthday Wishes (Item# 137553), which includes some of my handwritten words and drawings. It’s similar to the set we offered for the holidays last year called Endless Wishes. The concept is that you can build lots of different birthday greetings (and more) by combining the handwritten words with typed words and phrases. And with photopolymer stamps (US/CA), grouping words and phrases together is simple.

Enjoy! I’m excited to see what you make with this new set.

Jen C.
Concept Artist

I loved her ideas! Jen has totally sold me on this awesome new set, and I’m putting my order in today! Here is the flyer with all the details …

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER

If you would like to purchase this stamp set, just click on the picture below …

$13.95

Gumball Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

I hope you enjoyed Jen’s post … If you would like to follow the “Inspired By” blog, here is the link:

http://www.stampinup.com/home/get-inspired

Thanks for stopping by and ~

Have an awesome day!

14May2014

Great News …Limited Quantities of In Color Cardstock Now Available

Posted in Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I have great news for those of you who were looking for more 2012-14 In-Color Cardstock …

When Stampin’ Up! announced the retired list, the 2012-2014 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock sold out very quickly. We’re happy to announce that we’ve been able to obtain additional product, and there are limited quantities available again. Once we run out of this new stock, we will be out for good.

The following items are available, only while supplies last:

Midnight Muse 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Primrose Petals 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Raspberry Ripple 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Summer Starfruit 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock