Star’s Christmas Party card share …

Posted in Christmas, Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friend,

Yes, I took a couple days off, but now I’m back and I have a sneak peek to share with you! I’m so excited and can’t wait to share the New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalogs with you.

Saturday I held my annual Star’s Christmas Party … these are the girls who joined my Star’s and Stampin’ Up! under me. There were some that could not make it, and were truly missed.

We had plenty of food, treats and candy from the Candyman on Main ….

Make & takes and a special gift…

Their gift included a couple of the new items from the Occasions Catalog and a pretty little Star ornament to put on their tree.

The Make –n– Take I am sharing today is from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. It’s a Simply Sent kit that you can receive for FREE with a qualifying purchase, or as a Hostess gift.

These are so precious … and come with different greetings, in different languages! How fun is that! Everything you need to create the card comes in the package, and you get 8 cards and envelopes … liners included.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will be back with more card shares and sneak peeks from our Christmas Party and upcoming catalogs!

Have an awesome week!

13Dec2013

Pretty Print Christmas Card …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you’re staying warm!

We’ll today is Friday the 13th … I see that as a good omen (Life is what you make it) so I plan on having a wonderful day. I wish the same for you.

My card share today is actually a beautiful Christmas cards that I received from my friend Cindy P. So Cindy … YOU are my guest stamper today!

I had it sitting out in my Stampin’ Studio and the ladies in my technique club just loved it, so I thought I would share it with all of you.

Cindy used the “Pretty Print Embossing Folder” to create the front of the card. You can find it on page 24 of the Holiday Catalog, or just click the link to view it.

She then punched out the little trees which came from the holiday petite punch trio that was in last years Holiday Catalog. I saw it in the Clearance Rack a while back, but when I went to add the link for you, I saw that it was no longer there (Sold Out)… Sorry!

It appears the items on the clearance rack are flying off the shelves (so to speak). I see many of you have already taken advantage of the savings … some up to 80%! Thank you so much for choosing me as your demonstrator – US Only.

You can click HERE to view the Clearance Rack. I have noticed while going through the clearance rack, that once you get to page 10 … just keep clicking on the > arrow – there is still more to see!

Thank you Cindy for the beautiful card, and I hope you don’t mind that I shared it with the world. I know they will enjoy it as much as I do.

Happy Friday the 13th! Have an awesome day …

12Dec2013

Guess who’s coming to ….

Posted in Sale-a-bration by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Guess who’s coming … your friends and family to a fabulous stampin’ get-together! Sale-a-bration is just around the corner and I can’t wait to get together with you!

Sale-A-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sales event and the best time to get FREE stamping goodies! From January 28-March 31, there are so many ways for you to get involved… whether it’s through shopping, hosting a party, or joining Stampin’ Up! When you join during this period, I can show you how to get additional FREE items, and you will have so much fun being a member of my Star’s Team.

Here’s just a quick view of how you can rake in the benefits during Sale-a-bration …

Yes, you read that correctly! You will get exclusive products with “each” $50 purchase. If you’re planning on spending over $150 (like many of my stampin’ friends do) YOU will receive all the hostess benefits, as if you hosted a party!

Can’t afford to spend all that but still need to update your supplies? I totally understand … invite your friends over and host a Stampin’ Party and earn an additional $30 of free product. All you need to do is invite your friends and family, bake a pan of brownies and sit back and relax, I’ll take it from there!

I will show you some of the fun new products introduced in the NEW Occasions Catalog, and then I will invite you and your friends to stamp a couple cute projects with me! Contact me to set up your party … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Anytime is a good time to join Stampin’ Up!, but during Sale-a-bration you will choose $150 worth of product (your choice) for only $99! As a member of the Stampin’ Up! family, you have access to free training provided by Stampin’ Up! and me, in our Star’s meetings. You also have access to thousands of samples, meet wonderful new people, and create friendships you never thought possible!

Think about it, and we’ll talk. I’d love to meet you for coffee / dessert and set up a date.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

11Dec2013

A few of my favorite things …

Posted in Christmas, ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite things that are featured in the “CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ” … Plus I’ll highlight these items by showing you some cute projects we have made.

The first is the stocking die, oh my gosh … I sat in my stamp room for hours playing with this die. When you see the photo you’ll know why, and I had so much fun creating.

Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die	124098
Price: Was $32.95 NOW … $19.79

Discount included in the price above.Make fun holiday stockings with paper, fabric, felt, and more! Perfect to accent any holiday craft or gift, or to create a stocking garland! Try accenting your stocking using the Stocking Accents Originals Die. Use with Standard Cutting Pads. Stocking measures 5-1/2″ x 4-3/4″. Die measures 6″ x 8-3/4″.

Below is the Designer Series Paper I used to create all the stockings hanging by the fireplace. They were double sided so you could either tuck a candy cane or a gift card inside.

The photo was taken at my Holiday Retreat last year … each guest got to take home a stocking. The other projects you will see in a few minutes. I miss this fun and colorful designer paper … Who doesn’t love Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green for Christmas!

I have added links to the items so you can view or purchase them. The links are highlighted in “pink”.

Be Of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper	126896
Price: Was $10.95 NOW $4.39

12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12″ x 12″. Acid- and lignin- free. Coordinates with the Be of Good Cheer Suite. Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla.

Holiday Collection Framelits Dies	127814
Price: Was $24.95 NOW $14.99

Designed to frame around stamped images from the Scentsational Season Stamp Set, so you can see where to cut the images! Tree: 1-3/4″ x 2″. Cut single sheets of paper. 6 dies. Use with Big Shot machine, Standard Cutting Pads, and Multipurpose Platform.

Here are a couple of my favorites projects we made using the Holiday framelit collections … I wish they were still here! I must admit … I have not given mine up yet, I still have them tucked away safely in my back room.

For those of you who were lucky enough to attend my Holiday Stamp Camp last year, you KNOW this is my favorite. We had a contest to see which of the 10 cards they got to make, was my favorite. To my surprise … we only had one winner! We had a great time and all the cards were just as fun or lovely, but there is something about Gingy that just stole my heart.

There are so many items that I loved to use that are now on the clearance rack … and like these, they are being “Blitzed” for a super holiday sale. I hope you get to enjoy these great products at a discount. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need help.

Now … you got to see my three favorites, and I think you will agree, they are pretty awesome!

Let me know what your favorite is.

Remember … Items are on a “while supplies last” basis. Click here to view entire clearance rack and shop now or you can click on the links above (in pink) to go directly to the product you would like to purchase.

ON THAT NOTE: I would also like to share with you the “Weekly Deals“

2013-2015 In Color Core’dinations

Price: $11.95 $8.96

Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Price: $8.95 $6.71

Card Base Pop’ N Cuts

Price: $39.95 $29.96

Designer Rosette Bigz Xl Die

Price: $42.95 $32.21

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Price: $15.95 $11.96

Holly Berry Bouquet Kit – Digital Download

Price: $9.95 $5.97

Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers

Price: $22.95 $17.21

Ready. Set. Send.

Price: $19.95 $14.96

Stay warm out there… we’re heading for a high of zero today! Wooo hooo … now you know why I’m working so hard to earn the incentive trip to Hawaii. Yup!

Again, stay warm and have an awesome day.

10Dec2013

It begins today …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ….

The Clearance Rack BLITZ starts TODAY: December 10th!

A few times a year Stampin’ Up! loads up their Clearance rack, and it’s that time of the year!!! Up to 80% off on awesome product from some of our past catalogs!!

It’s WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so get on and early as soon as you can!! You can combine it with regular merchandise so you can also stock up on adhesive or other basics that you need

I don’t just want to talk about the awesome Sales Blitz … I want to share at least one of the fun items on sale – The “Build-a-Bear” dies and accessories.

Here are two of the fun “couples” my granddaughter Shayla made a few years back (while it was in the catalog). She loved creating and dressing the bears and your kids/grandkids will too. A perfect gift just in time for Christmas … and it’s on Sale!

Go Badgers!

So cute … but if you’re not into “Build-a-Bear”, there is so much more, from embellishments to scrapbooking supplies and everything in between.

Click here to view the Clearance Rack Blitz

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help.

Thanks for stopping by!

9Dec2013

Chalkboard Technique …

Posted in Christmas, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

You don’t have to live in Wisconsin these days to feel the wrath of the weather … snow, freezing rain, and below zero temperatures are hitting over half our country! WOW …

I thought this artwork was cute and it fits in with today’s card and technique share: Chalkboard Technique

What better way to say it’s cold outside than with snowflakes. My club members will recognize this card because it is one of the two designs they made in November, when they learned the “Chalkboard” Technique.

Besides the black cardstock seen here, I also used Soft Sky. I wanted something blue, but I didn’t want to over power the white and black.

I will share with you the steps it takes to create this card. I’ve been know to break down techniques to the most basic level or recreate them so they are simpler, and keeping it more fun to do!

DIRECTIONS:
1) Swipe the embossing buddy across your black cardstock to prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to unstamped areas.

2) Arrange your stamps in a desired pattern and stamp in White Craft or Versamark ink

3) Sprinkle white embossing powder over stamped areas, shake off excess and heat with embossing gun.

4) Add details (such as a border or other doodles) with chalk marker.

5) Rub embossing buddy in the corners and around sentiments to resemble chalk dust.

My clubs not only make 2 projects using the technique they’re learning, but create a “Technique Sheet!” They are easily stored in a 6 x 6 scrapbook so they can refer to them when they want to recreate a technique. It is my most popular club! My members also receive the “hostess benefits” … free stamps and accessories!

If you and 5-7 of your friends want to get together and learn techniques … I will start one for you beginning in January. Just email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

If you haven’t noticed … I want to point out that I have used the same two stamp sets that I used on yesterday’s card … the Festive Flurry and Joy to the World stamp sets. It’s great how you get a totally different look even when using the same stamp sets!

I love showing you different ways to use your stamp sets and accessories… it makes them more cost effective for you!

Thanks so much for stopping by … I’ll have more for you tomorrow!

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131778	$39.95	Festive Flurry Stamp Set – WOOD
131781	$29.95	Festive Flurry Stamp Set – CLEAR
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – CLEAR
103083	$5.95	Embossing Buddy
101731	$7.50	Whisper White Craft Ink Pad
129053	$29.95	Heat Tool
109132	$4.75	White – Embossing Powder
132133	$3.50	White Stampin’ Chalk Marker
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

8Dec2013

Christmas Wishes …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Burrr! Hope you’re staying warm.

As we begin the day with a whoppin’ 5 degrees, I hear it’s going to warm up into the 20’s … just so it can snow! Oh well, that’s winter in Wisconsin!

Today I will share with you my final “Silver & Gold” card (we’ll at least for a little while). I couldn’t resist, I was just having too much fun creating with these fabulous foil papers.

My card today highlights the “snowflake” from the “Festive Flurry” stamp set found in the Holiday catalog. Just to let you know, the holiday catalog purchasing period ends January 2nd.

I heat embossed the snowflake with the silver embossing powder and cut it out with the coordinating “Festive Flurry” framelit dies. I then highlighted it with the rhinestones.

I used the Ovals Collection framelits to cut out an oval to showcase the snowflake. I also added a strip of the gold foil paper to the side, after embossing it with the “Stylish Stripes” Impressions Folder. I accented it with the silver ribbon, just to tie bring the card together.

My greeting “Christmas Wishes” comes from the stamp set “Joy to the World” … I was really impressed with the stamps in this set and use them quite a bit on my cards.

I used Very Vanilla cardstock as my base, it created a softer and warmer effect than using the white.

Thanks for stopping by and I will be sure to show you something other than silver and gold tomorrow.

Stay warm ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132622	$3.95	Gold Foil Sheets
132193	$24.95	Festive Flurry Framelit Dies
131778	$39.95	Festive Flurry Stamp Set – WOOD
131781	$29.95	Festive Flurry Stamp Set – CLEAR
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – CLEAR
129381	$26.95	Ovals Collection Framelit Dies

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

There is still time to purchase “GIFT CERTIFICATES” for you friends and family … An awesome gift, just before the new “Occasions Catalog” is released and Sale-a-bration just around the corner.

Contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

7Dec2013

Remembering Pearl Harbor…

Posted in Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

My post today is in remembrance to those who fought and lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. I was lucky to go to and experience Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

I worked hard to earn the Stampin’ Up! Incentive trip to Hawaii … My main goal for achieving this trip was to see the USS Arizona memorial. I thank them for the opportunity to be able to pay my respects.

The **USS Arizona Memorial**, located at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawai¿i, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors killed on the USS Arizona during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 by Japanese imperial forces.

Although we had a beautiful hotel on the big Island … we took an island hopper to Oahu and headed to Pearl Harbor. I can’t describe the feeling of being there… it is somber and humbling, I prayed for all those who were lost on that day, and for their families.

War is so tragic … but I am proud of the men and women who serve and sacrifice so much for our entire country. It is those individuals that keep us free.

God Bless all who have served in our armed services and reserves past and present.

THANK YOU!

6Dec2013

Christmas Cheer …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Wow … It’s cold outside today! We’ve got -4 degree windchills …. burr!

Today I want to share another Silver and Gold card, simple and pretty. Just a few steps to create…

I taped together (on the back) the silver and gold blocks to create the background. I then stamped the snowflake from “Festive Flurry” and heat embossed with silver embossing powder.

I embossed a separate snowflake and cut it out with the coordinating Framelits.

My “christmas cheer” greeting comes from the stamp set “Sweet Essentials”.

Now to finish off the card I added the Cherry Cobbler Bakers twine and a “Frosted Finishes Embellishment”.

Enjoy your day and stay warm …

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132622	$3.95	Gold Foil Sheets
132193	$24.95	Festive Flurry Framelit Dies
131781	$29.95	Festive Flurry Stamp Set – CLEAR
126457	$14.95	Sweet Essentials Stamp Set – CLEAR
132150	$6.95	Frosted Finishes Embellishments
132178	$3.95	Silver Foil Sheets

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

5Dec2013

A Whole Lotta Love …

Posted in New Product Intro / Video by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Stampin’ Up! has everything you need to create a “lovely” day quickly and easily – pre-printed cards, stamp sets, treat bags, even cute monster valentines!

In a hurry? Our Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes are perfect for you! Just stamp a quick image on these pretty pre-printed cards, add a quick note to the inside, and slide them into one of the coordinating envelopes and you’re good to go! The Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes includes 12 printed card bases and 12 envelopes in Real Red, Pool Party, and Crisp Cantaloupe.

– Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes, item # 134609, $5.95 (The only things printed on these cards are the background diagonal stripes, large white space, and borders across the bottom. The heart image, Eiffel tower image, and sentiment are NOT pre-printed on the cards, these images were added with the stamps shown below.)

Need a pretty new stamp or two for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Check out this wonderful new single-image stamp and two great new stamp sets!

– Flowerful Heart Stamp, Wood-Mount only, item # 134617, $9.95

– Follow My Heart Set, Clear-Mount item # 134614 for $11.95, Wood-Mount item # 134611 for $15.95

– Love You More Set, Clear-Mount item # 131853 for $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 131850 for $21.95

Need to send some treats to school with your “little monsters” or hand some out to the “little monsters” in your class, Sunday School class, Scout Troop, etc.? We’ve got some adorable “little monsters” of our own! All you have to supply is some candy and a pen, pencil, crayon, or marker to write the labels.

– Monster Hugs Boy, item # 132162, $5.95 (contains 18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, and 18 adhesive hearts)

– Monster Hugs Girl, item # 132163, $5.95 (contains 18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, and 18 adhesive hearts)

Need some more “grown-up” treat bags for co-workers, neighbors, older children, etc? Then, you’ll want our lovely Sweetheart Treat Bags! Just slip in some candy, a cookie, a gift card, etc. and stamp an image on one of the banners and you’ve got a lovely treat to give!

– Sweetheart Treat Bags, item # 134610, $4.95 (contains 12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels (unstamped), and 12 pieces of Pool Party Baker’s Twine)

All of these Valentine treats are only available until January 27 or while supplies last!

To order any of these Valentine treats, please contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or click on the Shop Now button in the upper right corner of my blog. Then, just enter the item number of the product you want into the search box.

The sun is shining today… Have an awesome day!

4Dec2013

Weekly Deals and “Best of 25” December …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Wednesday already …. almost to the weekend!

Today I have the weekly special and more to share with you …

Click on the links below to view the item in my online store and get these fabulous prices! You can always place an order directly through me … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

I would also like to share with you, the newly released “Best of 25” stamp set for December. This stamp set highlights “Sale-a-Bration” stamp sets. It is the last one in the anniversary collection.

Stampin’ Up is celebrating their 25th year in fabulous style! Introducing the FINAL installment in our “Best of 25 Years” Anniversary Collection, a special-edition series of 12 stamp sets featuring the “best of” artwork from the past 25 years, plus one exclusive new image in each set! Each month has a different theme.

Here’s the entire list of all 12 Stampin’ Up 25th anniversary Collector’s Edition Stamp Sets!

Click on any of the “Best of” to view them.

Just a Note …

All limited edition Best of 25 Years stamp sets include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and are priced at $14.95 (clear-mount only).
All of the Best of 25 Years sets will be available to purchase until March 31, 2014. So if you missed a month you can still get one for your collection until that time.
You can purchase any of the “Best Of” Collection sets (no limits) on my website: www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net

REMEMBER… Stampin’ Up is including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014. So don’t forget and toss out the sticker that comes in each 25th Anniversary Collection stamp set (it’s small) save it to add to the card!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COLLECTORS CARD

Please let me know if I can help you with your purchase or if you are purchasing for a Christmas Gift … I’m here to help.

Have a wonderful Wednesday …

Thanks for stopping by.

3Dec2013

Silver and Gold Greetings …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

OK … so how many of you did I stump with my “Stay Gold” comment or wonder who the heck Johnny and Ponyboy were? It’s from the movie “The Outsiders” …

The Outsiders is a 1983 American drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. (taken from Wikipedia)

The film is noted for its cast of up-and-coming stars, including C. Thomas Howell (who garnered a Young Artist Award), Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane.

Ponyboy Curtis was played by C. Thomas Howell and Johnny Cade was played by Ralph Macchio… the main characters in the film. I like this movie and watch it whenever it’s on. It truly launched the careers of many of it’s cast.

Today’s card share …

Staying with the “gold” theme … I followed the same technique as yesterday, embossing the gold foil sheet but I used the “Stylish Stripes” emboss folder on today’s card. Then I secured the beautiful “Silver 1/8″ Ribbon” along the double stripes to create a cool effect.

I promise I won’t go into the background of the holiday song … Silver and Gold sung by Burl Ives. However, I will ask … do you know what movie that hails from???

Keeping my card simple … I just added the “Season’s Greeting” greeting from the “Joy to the World” stamp set. Again, I heat embossed it with gold emboss powder, then backed the greeting with the Silver Foil paper. The base of the card is Whisper White.

Many of the items used for this card are found in the Holiday catalog, and you can view by clicking on any of the “highlighted” words.

Have a great day ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132622	$3.95	Gold Foil Sheets
132174	$7.95	Stylish Stripes Impressions Emboss Folder
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – CLEAR
132137	$4.95	Silver 1/8” Ribbon
132178	$3.95	Silver Foil Sheets

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

2Dec2013

Simplicity is Golden

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

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

A happy Monday to you all. Today’s card share began with a just a thought …. something simple.

So many of us have busy, busy lives, yet we still want to show how much we care by sending hand-stamped cards, right? So here’s my simple solution ….

I used the beautiful Gold “Foil Sheets” and simply rolled them through the Sizzix BigShot with the “Petals-a-Plenty” embossing folder. The foil sheets are single sided and come 2 – 12 x 12 sheets for only $3.95! You can do 12 cards with just 1 package!

The base for the card is “Very Vanilla” … and to give it that truly “Old Fashioned” look, I tied a pretty “Victorian – 5/8″ Crochet Trim” bow. I thought it helped to tone down the gold just a bit, and maintain the beauty of the card.

The greeting “Deck the Halls” comes from the stamp set “Christmas Messages” which is found in the Holiday catalog and is ON SALE! It was heat embossed in Gold, but if you wanted a quicker method … just stamp the greeting using the “Gold Metallic Encore Pad” found in the Holiday catalog.

Finally, I simply punched out the greeting with the 2 1/2″ Circle punch. I know many of you have this punch after we created our “flip cards” in class.

Remember, by clicking on any of the highlighted items, you can see what they look like. Thank you.

Have a wonderful week …

and as Johnny said to PonyBoy … “Stay Gold”.

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132622	$3.95	Foil Sheets – GOLD
131790	$28.95	Christmas Messages – WOOD
131793	$20.95	Christmas Messages – CLEAR
120906	$16.95	2 ½” Circle Punch
106824	$7.95	Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder
108481	$4.95	5/8” Crochet Trim – Victorian

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

1Dec2013

Oh Christmas Tree …

Posted in Uncategorized by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So yesterday I put up my tree, unfortunately I did not get much stampin’ done, but not to worry because I will be back tomorrow with a beautiful project to share with you.

Here is my tree after finishing last night ….

My wish for you this holiday season ….

and may it be filled with health, happiness, family and friends.

See you tomorrow …

30Nov2013

Sparkle with Joy …

Posted in Christmas, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you made it through “Black Friday” … that is my day to stay home and relax and begin to decorate for the upcoming Christmas holiday season.

For my card share today, I have decided to focus on the Holiday Catalog… there are so many fabulous items in there!

The focal point of the card is the poinsettia from the “Joyful Christmas” stamp set. Remember, when you click on the items highlighted – you will be able to view the product 🙂 I also want to let you know that “Joyful Christmas” is currently on sale too!!

I heat embossed 2 poinsettia’s in white onto vellum cardstock, and then cut them out. They are adhered together with stampin’ dimensionals, then attached with the dimensionals to give them that “pop” on the card.

I have chosen the “Winter Frost Specialty” Designer Series Paper, I also have the paper pack, both are great additions to your Designer Paper collection. I have used the Midnight Muse as my core color. To accent, I used the “Silver 1/8″ Ribbon”.

I used the “Joy to the World” stamp from the “Joy to the World” Stamp set. Because of it’s design, I chose to color it in, yet leave the rough edges.

To finish it off … I added the smallest of the rhinestones to the designer paper. Ok … so it’s not a card you would send to 100 people (not really cost effective) but if you were looking for that special card for someone who loves “sparkle” … this is the card you were looking for!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131802	$22.95	Joyful Christmas Stamp Set – WOOD
131805	$16.95	Joyful Christmas Stamp Set – CLEAR
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World Stamp Set – CLEAR
132341	$12.95	Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper
132137	$4.95	Silver 1/8” Ribbon
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones (Basic) Jewels
110856	$6.50	White Vellum Cardstock

Hello Stampin’ Friend,

Yes, I took a couple days off, but now I’m back and I have a sneak peek to share with you! I’m so excited and can’t wait to share the New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalogs with you.

Saturday I held my annual Star’s Christmas Party … these are the girls who joined my Star’s and Stampin’ Up! under me. There were some that could not make it, and were truly missed.

We had plenty of food, treats and candy from the Candyman on Main ….

Make & takes and a special gift…

Their gift included a couple of the new items from the Occasions Catalog and a pretty little Star ornament to put on their tree.

The Make –n– Take I am sharing today is from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. It’s a Simply Sent kit that you can receive for FREE with a qualifying purchase, or as a Hostess gift.

These are so precious … and come with different greetings, in different languages! How fun is that! Everything you need to create the card comes in the package, and you get 8 cards and envelopes … liners included.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will be back with more card shares and sneak peeks from our Christmas Party and upcoming catalogs!

Have an awesome week!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you’re staying warm!

We’ll today is Friday the 13th … I see that as a good omen (Life is what you make it) so I plan on having a wonderful day. I wish the same for you.

My card share today is actually a beautiful Christmas cards that I received from my friend Cindy P. So Cindy … YOU are my guest stamper today!

I had it sitting out in my Stampin’ Studio and the ladies in my technique club just loved it, so I thought I would share it with all of you.

Cindy used the “Pretty Print Embossing Folder” to create the front of the card. You can find it on page 24 of the Holiday Catalog, or just click the link to view it.

She then punched out the little trees which came from the holiday petite punch trio that was in last years Holiday Catalog. I saw it in the Clearance Rack a while back, but when I went to add the link for you, I saw that it was no longer there (Sold Out)… Sorry!

It appears the items on the clearance rack are flying off the shelves (so to speak). I see many of you have already taken advantage of the savings … some up to 80%! Thank you so much for choosing me as your demonstrator – US Only.

You can click HERE to view the Clearance Rack. I have noticed while going through the clearance rack, that once you get to page 10 … just keep clicking on the > arrow – there is still more to see!

Thank you Cindy for the beautiful card, and I hope you don’t mind that I shared it with the world. I know they will enjoy it as much as I do.

Happy Friday the 13th! Have an awesome day …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Guess who’s coming … your friends and family to a fabulous stampin’ get-together! Sale-a-bration is just around the corner and I can’t wait to get together with you!

Here’s just a quick view of how you can rake in the benefits during Sale-a-bration …

Yes, you read that correctly! You will get exclusive products with “each” $50 purchase. If you’re planning on spending over $150 (like many of my stampin’ friends do) YOU will receive all the hostess benefits, as if you hosted a party!

I will show you some of the fun new products introduced in the NEW Occasions Catalog, and then I will invite you and your friends to stamp a couple cute projects with me! Contact me to set up your party … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Think about it, and we’ll talk. I’d love to meet you for coffee / dessert and set up a date.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite things that are featured in the “CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ” … Plus I’ll highlight these items by showing you some cute projects we have made.

The first is the stocking die, oh my gosh … I sat in my stamp room for hours playing with this die. When you see the photo you’ll know why, and I had so much fun creating.

Price: Was $32.95 NOW … $19.79

Below is the Designer Series Paper I used to create all the stockings hanging by the fireplace. They were double sided so you could either tuck a candy cane or a gift card inside.

The photo was taken at my Holiday Retreat last year … each guest got to take home a stocking. The other projects you will see in a few minutes. I miss this fun and colorful designer paper … Who doesn’t love Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green for Christmas!

I have added links to the items so you can view or purchase them. The links are highlighted in “pink”.

Price: Was $10.95 NOW $4.39

Price: Was $24.95 NOW $14.99

Here are a couple of my favorites projects we made using the Holiday framelit collections … I wish they were still here! I must admit … I have not given mine up yet, I still have them tucked away safely in my back room.

There are so many items that I loved to use that are now on the clearance rack … and like these, they are being “Blitzed” for a super holiday sale. I hope you get to enjoy these great products at a discount. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need help.

Now … you got to see my three favorites, and I think you will agree, they are pretty awesome!

Let me know what your favorite is.

Remember … Items are on a “while supplies last” basis. Click here to view entire clearance rack and shop now or you can click on the links above (in pink) to go directly to the product you would like to purchase.

ON THAT NOTE: I would also like to share with you the “Weekly Deals“

Stay warm out there… we’re heading for a high of zero today! Wooo hooo … now you know why I’m working so hard to earn the incentive trip to Hawaii. Yup!

Again, stay warm and have an awesome day.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ….

The Clearance Rack BLITZ starts TODAY: December 10th!

It’s WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so get on and early as soon as you can!! You can combine it with regular merchandise so you can also stock up on adhesive or other basics that you need

I don’t just want to talk about the awesome Sales Blitz … I want to share at least one of the fun items on sale – The “Build-a-Bear” dies and accessories.

Here are two of the fun “couples” my granddaughter Shayla made a few years back (while it was in the catalog). She loved creating and dressing the bears and your kids/grandkids will too. A perfect gift just in time for Christmas … and it’s on Sale!

Go Badgers!

So cute … but if you’re not into “Build-a-Bear”, there is so much more, from embellishments to scrapbooking supplies and everything in between.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

You don’t have to live in Wisconsin these days to feel the wrath of the weather … snow, freezing rain, and below zero temperatures are hitting over half our country! WOW …

I thought this artwork was cute and it fits in with today’s card and technique share: Chalkboard Technique

What better way to say it’s cold outside than with snowflakes. My club members will recognize this card because it is one of the two designs they made in November, when they learned the “Chalkboard” Technique.

Besides the black cardstock seen here, I also used Soft Sky. I wanted something blue, but I didn’t want to over power the white and black.

I will share with you the steps it takes to create this card. I’ve been know to break down techniques to the most basic level or recreate them so they are simpler, and keeping it more fun to do!

If you and 5-7 of your friends want to get together and learn techniques … I will start one for you beginning in January. Just email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

If you haven’t noticed … I want to point out that I have used the same two stamp sets that I used on yesterday’s card … the Festive Flurry and Joy to the World stamp sets. It’s great how you get a totally different look even when using the same stamp sets!

I love showing you different ways to use your stamp sets and accessories… it makes them more cost effective for you!

Thanks so much for stopping by … I’ll have more for you tomorrow!

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Burrr! Hope you’re staying warm.

As we begin the day with a whoppin’ 5 degrees, I hear it’s going to warm up into the 20’s … just so it can snow! Oh well, that’s winter in Wisconsin!

Today I will share with you my final “Silver & Gold” card (we’ll at least for a little while). I couldn’t resist, I was just having too much fun creating with these fabulous foil papers.

My card today highlights the “snowflake” from the “Festive Flurry” stamp set found in the Holiday catalog. Just to let you know, the holiday catalog purchasing period ends January 2nd.

I heat embossed the snowflake with the silver embossing powder and cut it out with the coordinating “Festive Flurry” framelit dies. I then highlighted it with the rhinestones.

I used the Ovals Collection framelits to cut out an oval to showcase the snowflake. I also added a strip of the gold foil paper to the side, after embossing it with the “Stylish Stripes” Impressions Folder. I accented it with the silver ribbon, just to tie bring the card together.

My greeting “Christmas Wishes” comes from the stamp set “Joy to the World” … I was really impressed with the stamps in this set and use them quite a bit on my cards.