Thanksgiving Blessing …

Posted in Uncategorized by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and let you know how blessed and to let you know I’m thankful that you have entered my life.

Many of you… I have not even met in person, and you come from all over this big beautiful world… and for this I am grateful. I love that something as simple as making a card can touch someone’s life and bring us all together …

I think we should make “Thanksgiving” an every day event … to be thankful for what we have have and the wonderful people who touch our lives.

Thank you so much for stopping by and / or following my blog. You have touched my heart.

Blessing to you and your family ~

27Nov2013

Weekly Deals …

Posted in ON SALE!, Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you the “Weekly Deals” announced by Stampin’ Up! Besides, who doesn’t want to save some money… and this weeks deals have some amazing products. Don’t forget that you may combine these deals with the big Holiday Sale items!

I have a couple on here that I love … first up, the Floral Frames and the Peek a Boo frames. In the upcoming weeks I will share some card samples with you, using these products.

Also, the “Beautifully Baroque” embossing folder … you saw it used yesterday on my “White Christmas” card. I find this embossing folder very versatile.

Check out the rest of our weekly specials too …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Floral Frames Framelits Dies Item # 127012 Regular Price: $26.95 Discounted Price: $20.21
	Peekaboo Frames Bigz Large Die Item # 124587 Regular Price: $32.95 Discounted Price: $24.71
	Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad Item # 131181 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46
	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers Item # 131262 Regular Price: $28.95 Discounted Price: $21.71
	1″ Square Punch Item # 124094 Regular Price: $15.95 Discounted Price: $11.96
	Cherry Cobbler 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130012 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130917 Regular Price: $7.95 Discounted Price: $5.96
	Compilation of Recipes Designer Template Item # 127755 Regular Price: $14.95 Discounted Price: $8.97

26Nov2013

White Christmas …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

OK … it is officially winter here! Snow, slippery roads, and cold … I’m ready for spring! However, I do love Thanksgiving and Christmas so I’ll hold out for those.

My card share today is a beautiful card that we made at our Holiday Retreat this year. I think it’s my favorite of all the cards and projects we did (I love the look and the bling).

As you can see there are many layers here, but all done in Whisper White, which gives it that special look. We used the “Beautifully Baroque” embossing folder to create some texture.

The “silver” embossed snowflake comes from the “Festive Flurry” stamp set found in the Holiday Catalog and can also be purchased in a bundle with the coordinating framelits. The snowflake was centered on the stunning “Silver Glimmer” Paper which in now on sale! Click on any of the highlighted items to see what is included in that stamp set.

Our greeting “Christmas Cheer” comes from the stamp set “Sweet Essentials” found on page 41 of our catalog. I decides to create a banner for the greeting so it would stand out more.

Quite simple and very elegant with some holiday bling, you can see why I love this card. Hope you enjoyed it as well.

Thanks for stopping by and stay warm.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131778	$39.95	Festive Flurry – WOOD
131781	$29.95	Festive Flurry – CLEAR
132085	$19.95	Sweet Essentials – WOOD
126457	$14.95	Sweet Essentials – CLEAR
130917	$7.95	Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones (Basic) Jewels
129053	$29.95	Heat Tool (Embossing Gun)
109131	$4.75	Silver Embossing Powder

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

25Nov2013

Wishing you Joy …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I’m sure many of you are busy getting ready for your Thanksgiving celebration, and upcoming holiday season.

Today I would like to share with you a card you can create so simply with the “Oval Collections Framelits”.

They were a must have on my list because I think they compliment your scrapbooking so well. Funny thing is … I use them on my cards so much more!

I sized the first oval based on the greeting, then used it to cut out the Winter Frost Designer Paper. The greeting was then stamped with Island Indigo directly onto the card base.

The Island Indigo ring around the greeting is actually a piece that was double cut … the first piece was used as a mat for another card.

To complete that card I added the beautiful “Frosted Finishes” Embellishment. It coordinates so nice with the design on this paper and adds that bit of “bling” you like for the holidays.

Thanks for stopping by …

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
129381	$26.95	Ovals Collection (Framelit) Die
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World – CLEAR
132183	$6.95	Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Pack
132150	$6.95	Frosted Finishes Embellishments

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

24Nov2013

All Dressed Up …

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

Hi Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying the weekend. A bit cold here, but the sun is shining and that is good.

I took the day off yesterday to get some well needed house cleaning done … it was a good day! I found 2 gift certificates and $10. I think that will work well for Christmas shopping and a treat for myself.

Today I wanted to share with you some projects that I had done with my clubs and on retreat. First I’ll start with the card …

I cased this card and feel it is the perfect card for a Sweet 16, special birthday or your BFF. I used the “Dress Up” Framelit Die and “Fabulous Phrases” stamp set. What I love about Fabulous Phrases is … you can create your own greeting by lining them up on your clear block.

I will admit, I had some help with the “Clear Mount Perfectly Placed Guides” … these are clear guides you can stick onto your clear blocks to help you line up your images. Click on the link to see what they look like.

I used the “tulle” from last year’s Holiday Catalog … but you can use anything you have around the house or pick up at the fabric store.

Next, I took the card idea and turned it into a scrapbook page for my scrapbook club members. I loved that little dress so much I couldn’t help but share this idea. As you can see I used the “Flowering Flourishes” stamp set on both the card and the scrapbook page. It adds a touch of beauty and fills up some of that blank space.

We used the “Polka Dot Parade” for the dresses and banners, and on the next project. I chose the Bold Brights collection, I love that you have so many color choices in these packages. It allowed my club members to choose the colors that suited their page.

I created a “mirror” by using the “Apothecary Accents” Framelit Dies. At the time I created this, we did not have the “Silver Foil” that you can now find in the Holiday Catalog … that would really make it look like a mirror (how cute!!).

Last but definitely not least, I’m sharing a quick and easy 3-D project that we made at our Spring Retreat. I saw this done before but with too many steps involved, so my version is super simple.

All you need to do is fold your Designer Series paper in half. Now, when placing your die… bring the shoulders of the dress above the fold (this will prevent it from cutting) and will give you that “tent” effect. Now just simple use glue dots to attach the dress to the candy.

If you are making these for a birthday party or bridal shower … you want quick and simple! Your guests are going to love them.

I think I may have to try a “Holiday” theme, maybe with a bit of red and white!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Enjoy your day.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130101	$24.95	Dress Up (Framelit) Die
131998	$24.95	Flowering Flourishes – WOOD
126367	$17.95	Flowering Flourishes – CLEAR
128577	$37.95	Fabulous Phrases – WOOD
120501	$26.95	Fabulous Phrases – CLEAR
126902	$10.95	Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper
127003	$24.95	Apothecary Accents Framelits
119247	$4.95	Pearls (Basic) Jewels
121785	$5.95	Clear Mount / Guides

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

22Nov2013

Santa’s just around the corner ….

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I cannot believe how fast this year has gone! As I recall … I was wishing it was spring (what happened!). Now we are all in preparations for Thanksgiving!

Today, I wanted to share with you a cute “gift giving” idea.

This cute Santa gift certificate or card holder is so easy to make. You can either do it as a regular style card or as a tri-fold.

You are actually seeing 2 cards here. The first card is the front and the second card was opened so you could see inside. The other side is blank white so they can write or stamp a message.

To create the pocket … just cut diagonally on a 4 x 5-1/4″ then secure 3 sides (top open) with sticky strip.

If you do not have the time to make one, but would love to send your stampin’ friend a gift certificate, let me know … Just purchase a Gift Certificate through me, and I will make and send out this special card for you (or I’ll send it to you so you can add your own sentiments).

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful weekend.

21Nov2013

Christmas Ornament …

Posted in Christmas, ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Just a quick post today to show you a beautiful ornament that we made at last years Holiday Retreat. Why now you ask … well, Stampin’ Up! has a big sale going on right now and the “Holiday Ornament” Framelit Dies are on there and that is what we used to create this beautiful ornament.

As you can see by the dies below … you can make many different styles of ornaments. You can make gift tags too!

Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies

Was Price: $24.95 / NOW ONLY $18.71

You can purchase the Holiday Ornament Framelits just by clicking on the link above.

I also want to share with you this weeks “Weekly Deals”…

Backyard Basics Framelits Dies

Price: $24.95 $18.71

Chocolate Chip 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Price: $8.95 $6.71

Color Coach

Price: $14.95 $11.21

Little Labels Punch Pack

Price: $16.95 $12.71

Pumpkin Pie 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Price: $8.95 $6.71

Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers

Price: $28.95 $21.71

Talking Tag Message Labels

Price: $7.95 $5.96

Unknown Blessings Ensemble -- Digital Download

So much going on right now, but a sale before Christmas is just what Santa ordered!

Let me know if you have any questions or need help in any way. I’d love to help you with your gift giving needs.

Have a great day!

20Nov2013

Huge Holiday Sale Starts Today!

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ….

Big announcement today. The “Sale is on …

Dates: November 20-December 2, 2013

Details
It’s time for online holiday shopping! So during these 13 days only, you and your friends can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products! This is the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorite items!

TODAY ONLY … Make sure you don’t miss out on our 24-hour-only doorbusters happening on the first day of the sale-30 percent off the Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, and Many Marvelous Markers! The 24-hour sales period on these three products ends at 11:50 PM (MT), November 20.

You can visit my website to see all discounted products or

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER.

The Fine Print

This sale is the same as the annual Online Extravaganza sale of years past–just with a simpler name.
Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent-awesome!
Hostesses who have earned a 50%-off item may not apply that discount to an already-discounted product.
There’s no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!
For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won’t get the discount-bummer.
You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order.

PLEASE … let me know if you have any questions or would like help placing your order. Remember, now is a great time to purchase those stampin’ gifts.

Have an awesome day,

19Nov2013

Holiday Gift Tags …

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? It’s Tuesday! lol

As promised, I was going to show you what else you could do with the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”. The other day I posted my “pheasant card” with the background paper that looks like birch … today I’m going to show you a cute project that my stampin’ guests made at our Holiday Retreat.

I began with the gift box… the “Decorative Window Gift Box” that is, found on page 36 of the Holiday catalog. Then we jazzed it up with a bow created from the “Gift Bow Bigz Die” on page 37. (My guests also got their room tags and an angel that was created with the Bow die!)

Next we created these 4 simple gift tags. As you can see, I designed the tags with the “birch paper” and the “Warmth & Wonder” Hostess Stamp Set. What a cute gift this would be for a co-worker or secret Santa!

Don’t fret … you can easily get the “Warmth & Wonder” hostess set by inviting over a few friends (we’ll make a couple cards)… or you could do an on-line party with your friends or just order your supplies for your Christmas cards. Any way you go, with a minimum of $150 you could get this cute stamp set and more – FREE!

I still have a few more projects / cards that I would like to share with you, showcasing the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”, so be sure to check back in.

Thanks for stopping by …. and let me know if you are interested in hosting a holiday stampin’ party!

Have a great Tuesday!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131880	Hostess	Warmth and Wonder – WOOD
131883	Hostess	Warmth and Wonder – CLEAR
133463	$19.95	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
132146	$4.95	Decorative Window Gift Box / Contains 6
129977	$14.95	Gift Bow Bigz Die
104294	$6.95	Sticky Strip

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

18Nov2013

Hope is beautiful …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was good … I had one of my Technique Club groups this Saturday morning. I was asked if I had the stamp set “Blooming with Kindness”, my response was … “why yes I do”. So today’s card share is a card that I created using this beautiful stamp set.

The card itself is quite simple to create. I began by inking up the flower image with VersaMark™ and then heat embossing with “Clear” Embossing powder. Once embossed, I inked up a sponge dauber with Pink Pirouette ink and applied it over the clear embossed flower. The flower appears magically, and gives the card a soft glow.

I paired up the Pink Pirouette with Early Espresso … the stark contrast of colors blend so beautifully together. I didn’t want to stamp on the Espresso but I thought that it still needed something. That something was texture … so I used the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder and ran the lace scallop down the side.

The word “Hope” is part of the “Blooming with Kindness” stamp set, and is part of the reason I bought it. I love the greetings and the font… so pretty. I used the Large Oval punch for the greeting and the Scallop Oval to mat our greeting.

This card was a Make -n- Take from one of my Star’s Meeting, I was showcasing embossing techniques. This is a form of the “Emboss Resist” technique.

Sandy my friend… so this is the card I created with the stamp set, I hope you and the rest of my readers enjoyed it.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131961	$19.95	Blooming with Kindness – WOOD
126422	$14.95	Blooming with Kindness – CLEAR
102892	$15.95	Sponge Daubers
127023	$11.95	Delicate Designs Embossing Folder
119855	$19.95	Large Oval Punch
119856	$26.95	Scallop Oval Punch

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

17Nov2013

Happy Birthday Man!

Posted in Birthday, Man Cards by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a nice weekend. A bit rainy here in Wisconsin but at least it’s not snow … I am not ready for that!

Today I want to share with you a simple birthday card for a man. “Man” cards are some of my most requested.

This card was actually inspired by the “paper” … I am using a birch looking paper that came out of the Holiday catalog. You can find it on page 18 in the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”. Keep checking in on my blog, because I plan on showing you more cards and projects that you can create using this kit!

Stampin’ Tip: We discovered that it is best to use “Sticky Strip” when adhering your “birch paper” … because it comes on a roll, it wants to hold that curl, and pulls off the cardstock, when using a regular adhesive.

Next, I chose the pheasant from “Walk in the Wild” because I haven’t used him yet, and I thought he looked nice with the paper. I also wanted to use the “Squares Collection” Framelits because I haven’t used them either! I hope I can inspire you to pull out one of those items you haven’t used yet and start creating… it’s fun!

Once I had my pheasant stamped and cut out … I didn’t have the heart to cover up all the cool looking birch paper, so I used the next size up square framelit, and cut the piece out of the birch paper! Now I can use that piece in one of my upcoming cards! It also gave the card a “faux mat” look. I attached the pheasant into the square and now it appears as if it’s matted!

My “Happy Birthday” greeting comes from the “Itty Bitty Banners” stamp set found on page 30 of the big catalog. It coordinates with the “Bitty Banner” Framelits so you don’t have to cut out your banners by hand! Oh, I love that! I curled my ends and popped it up with the Stampin’ dimensionals.

If the texture of the Birch paper isn’t enough for you, you can add the ribbon banners like I did to add a bit more texture and dimension to the card. I began with the “7/16 Natural Trim – pg. 173 and then pulled in a bit more color by adding the 1/4” Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130354	$19.95	Walk in the Wild – WOOD
130357	$14.95	Walk in the Wild – CLEAR
132002	$15.95	Itty Bitty Banners – WOOD
126257	$11.95	Itty Bitty Banners – CLEAR
133463	$19.95	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
130921	$26.95	Squared Collection Framelits
129267	$14.95	Bitty Banners Framelits
129287	$6.95	7/16” Natural Trim
126871	$4.95	¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon – Espresso
104294	$6.95	Sticky Strip

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

15Nov2013

Window to the World …

Posted in Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

How are you this fine Friday? It’s warming up a bit and the sun is shining today, and you are ready this blog … so it’s a good day! I’m glad you are here.

Today I want to share a card that I had made in one of my technique classes last year. I don’t usually post items that were done in my clubs or classes … but, I’m having technical difficulties with my camera. And – this is a really cool card!

There are actually 2 techniques used on this card, reverse spotlighting and stamping on window sheets ….

Don’t you just love it! We began by creating a “mask” with the 2-1/2″ circle punch. Once we had our mask, I chose to use the colors of a sunrise, something soft yet would pull your eye directly into the card. Before pulling off the mask, we stamped the birds with “Basic Grey”. I wanted you to see the image, but not over power the sunrise.

Next, we positioned the “Window Sheet” over the card and stamped the tree image onto it using Black StazOn. It really pops … doesn’t it! Using the window sheet gives the card a totally unique dimension.

The card is finished off with the beautiful “Daffodil Delight” Seam binding. I love how easy the seam binding is to use, and the yellow completes the card.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132073	$24.95	Serene Silhouettes – WOOD
127324	$17.95	Serene Silhouettes – CLEAR
114323	$4.95	Window Sheets
120906	$16.95	2-1/2” Circle Punch
101406	$7.95	StazOn Ink Pad
125583	$6.95	Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

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

Thanks so much for stopping by …

Have an awesome day.

14Nov2013

Making Christmas cards & gifting a breeze…

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

Hello my stampin’ friends,

Today I wanted to share with you a few items that I think may make your holiday’s go a bit smoother.

If you really wanted to send those “hand-stamped” cards this year (cuz we ran out of time last year) … I have the perfect solution:

The Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent Kits will help you achieve your goal, and how cute are these!

Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent	132159
Price: $14.95

Create oodles of cards quickly and easily with the Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent kit. Materials for 12 holiday photo cards: printed cards with die-cut photo notches, note card for handwritten or printed message, closure stickers. Finished card size: 5″ x 7″. Acid free, lignin free.

When it comes to gift giving, nothing is quicker or cuter than our boxes all dolled up. I must admit, I have a soft spot for the first one with the window … we used this at our holiday retreat to store gift tags. Now you can bundle and save!

Tag It Bundles 20% OFF

Our two Tag It bundles include the tags, the ribbon, and the boxes to make your own pretty packages.

Item	Description	Price	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	$19.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	$18.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

The two Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available October 29 – November 19, 2013.

Have an awesome Thursday!

13Nov2013

SNOWFLAKES, WEEKLY DEALS and MORE!

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you some fabulous new products and our deals of the week!

First, I’d like to start with the snowflakes … not too far off considering the cold blast that 3/4 of the country is currently experiencing. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

But, you must admit, some snowflakes are absolutely beautiful, and ours in no exception …

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit	135813
Price: $14.95

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you! I have a video for you to watch that describes all you can do with this beautiful kit … The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including * 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon * Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper) * Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Here are a few more wonderful projects you can make with your Festive Flurry Ornament Kit …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals! Head on over to the store to get some great product at a great price!

	Gift Bow Bigz L Die Item # 129977 Regular Price: $32.95 SALE Price: $24.71
	1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon Item # 132140 Regular Price: $7.95 SALE Price: $5.96
	Extra Large Gift Box Item # 132147 Regular Price: $3.95 SALE Price: $2.96
	Mini Muslin Bags Item #132180 Regular Price: $9.95 SALE Price: $7.46
	Orchard Harvest Swatchbook Item #128137 Regular Price: $12.95 SALE Price: $7.77
	Real Red Simply Created Goodie Gear Simply Created Item # 132161 Regular Price: $4.95 SALE Price: $3.71
	Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper Item # 132185 Regular Price: $10.95 SALE Price: $7.11

Now, I have one more thing to share with you …

Through December 31, Stampin’ Up! is offering a new trial product—our Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time—or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)

The Perfect Holiday Solution

Here’s why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season:

You’ll save work and time not having to cut and score cards—even if you’re simply making a card or two.
You’ll be able to make multiples in no time.

So Many Color Choices!

Our Card Bases are made from Stampin’ Up!’s high-quality cardstock! They are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. We’ve chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers—to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details

Each Card Base package contains:

20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color
Each card measures 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″-scored at 4-1/4″. Finished card size is 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. (Card Bases are packaged flat.)

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Coordinating Product

You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)

Wow … this will really make creating your Christmas cards so much easier. But then, why stop there, keep some on hand to whip up a card for any occasion! Let me know if you have any questions on the products and specials I have shared with you today.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day!

12Nov2013

Holiday Retreat …. Day 2

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A bit later than usual but still a post today! I would like to wish my best friend and sister Eileen a very “Happy Birthday” today! I think it’s cool that her birthday is on … 11 – 12 – 13!

Today I want to share with you a few of our experiences we shared at our Holiday Retreat. Let’s begin with the beautiful sunrise. Photo by Cindy Plazak:

Each retreat we host a “card contest” … this year’s winner was Kris Groth with her Santa Card.

The next two cards were tied for second place. We have Sandy Becker’s Flip Card ….

and Barb Moth’s beautiful cross card …

So many different styles … I will be sure to share with you more of the cards, later this week.

Meanwhile, back at the retreat …

We spend most of the day stamping … although there is plenty of eating, snacking, and we still have time for fun break out sessions that many use to explore the grounds (or take a nap). Our retreat is what “you” want it to be. I see I missed a few of my stampin’ friends … sorry!

We finished off the day by gathering around the table for some Apple Pie ala’ mode, fabulous conversations and experiencing this beautiful sunset. I happened to capture this picture, one of God’s gifts.

I am so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful company, we had a fabulous time.

Thanks for stopping by … Hope you enjoyed catching a glimpse into our annual Holiday Retreat. I will be sharing more of our swap cards later this week.

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and let you know how blessed and to let you know I’m thankful that you have entered my life.

Many of you… I have not even met in person, and you come from all over this big beautiful world… and for this I am grateful. I love that something as simple as making a card can touch someone’s life and bring us all together …

I think we should make “Thanksgiving” an every day event … to be thankful for what we have have and the wonderful people who touch our lives.

Thank you so much for stopping by and / or following my blog. You have touched my heart.

Blessing to you and your family ~

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you the “Weekly Deals” announced by Stampin’ Up! Besides, who doesn’t want to save some money… and this weeks deals have some amazing products. Don’t forget that you may combine these deals with the big Holiday Sale items!

I have a couple on here that I love … first up, the Floral Frames and the Peek a Boo frames. In the upcoming weeks I will share some card samples with you, using these products.

Also, the “Beautifully Baroque” embossing folder … you saw it used yesterday on my “White Christmas” card. I find this embossing folder very versatile.

Check out the rest of our weekly specials too …

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

OK … it is officially winter here! Snow, slippery roads, and cold … I’m ready for spring! However, I do love Thanksgiving and Christmas so I’ll hold out for those.

My card share today is a beautiful card that we made at our Holiday Retreat this year. I think it’s my favorite of all the cards and projects we did (I love the look and the bling).

As you can see there are many layers here, but all done in Whisper White, which gives it that special look. We used the “Beautifully Baroque” embossing folder to create some texture.

Our greeting “Christmas Cheer” comes from the stamp set “Sweet Essentials” found on page 41 of our catalog. I decides to create a banner for the greeting so it would stand out more.

Quite simple and very elegant with some holiday bling, you can see why I love this card. Hope you enjoyed it as well.

Thanks for stopping by and stay warm.

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

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I’m sure many of you are busy getting ready for your Thanksgiving celebration, and upcoming holiday season.

Today I would like to share with you a card you can create so simply with the “Oval Collections Framelits”.

They were a must have on my list because I think they compliment your scrapbooking so well. Funny thing is … I use them on my cards so much more!

I sized the first oval based on the greeting, then used it to cut out the Winter Frost Designer Paper. The greeting was then stamped with Island Indigo directly onto the card base.

The Island Indigo ring around the greeting is actually a piece that was double cut … the first piece was used as a mat for another card.

To complete that card I added the beautiful “Frosted Finishes” Embellishment. It coordinates so nice with the design on this paper and adds that bit of “bling” you like for the holidays.

Thanks for stopping by …

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

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Hi Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying the weekend. A bit cold here, but the sun is shining and that is good.

I took the day off yesterday to get some well needed house cleaning done … it was a good day! I found 2 gift certificates and $10. I think that will work well for Christmas shopping and a treat for myself.

Today I wanted to share with you some projects that I had done with my clubs and on retreat. First I’ll start with the card …

I cased this card and feel it is the perfect card for a Sweet 16, special birthday or your BFF. I used the “Dress Up” Framelit Die and “Fabulous Phrases” stamp set. What I love about Fabulous Phrases is … you can create your own greeting by lining them up on your clear block.

I will admit, I had some help with the “Clear Mount Perfectly Placed Guides” … these are clear guides you can stick onto your clear blocks to help you line up your images. Click on the link to see what they look like.

I used the “tulle” from last year’s Holiday Catalog … but you can use anything you have around the house or pick up at the fabric store.

We used the “Polka Dot Parade” for the dresses and banners, and on the next project. I chose the Bold Brights collection, I love that you have so many color choices in these packages. It allowed my club members to choose the colors that suited their page.

I created a “mirror” by using the “Apothecary Accents” Framelit Dies. At the time I created this, we did not have the “Silver Foil” that you can now find in the Holiday Catalog … that would really make it look like a mirror (how cute!!).

Last but definitely not least, I’m sharing a quick and easy 3-D project that we made at our Spring Retreat. I saw this done before but with too many steps involved, so my version is super simple.

All you need to do is fold your Designer Series paper in half. Now, when placing your die… bring the shoulders of the dress above the fold (this will prevent it from cutting) and will give you that “tent” effect. Now just simple use glue dots to attach the dress to the candy.

If you are making these for a birthday party or bridal shower … you want quick and simple! Your guests are going to love them.

I think I may have to try a “Holiday” theme, maybe with a bit of red and white!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Enjoy your day.

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

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I cannot believe how fast this year has gone! As I recall … I was wishing it was spring (what happened!). Now we are all in preparations for Thanksgiving!

Today, I wanted to share with you a cute “gift giving” idea.

This cute Santa gift certificate or card holder is so easy to make. You can either do it as a regular style card or as a tri-fold.

You are actually seeing 2 cards here. The first card is the front and the second card was opened so you could see inside. The other side is blank white so they can write or stamp a message.

To create the pocket … just cut diagonally on a 4 x 5-1/4″ then secure 3 sides (top open) with sticky strip.

If you do not have the time to make one, but would love to send your stampin’ friend a gift certificate, let me know … Just purchase a Gift Certificate through me, and I will make and send out this special card for you (or I’ll send it to you so you can add your own sentiments).

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Just a quick post today to show you a beautiful ornament that we made at last years Holiday Retreat. Why now you ask … well, Stampin’ Up! has a big sale going on right now and the “Holiday Ornament” Framelit Dies are on there and that is what we used to create this beautiful ornament.

As you can see by the dies below … you can make many different styles of ornaments. You can make gift tags too!

Was Price: $24.95 / NOW ONLY $18.71

You can purchase the Holiday Ornament Framelits just by clicking on the link above.

I also want to share with you this weeks “Weekly Deals”…

So much going on right now, but a sale before Christmas is just what Santa ordered!

Let me know if you have any questions or need help in any way. I’d love to help you with your gift giving needs.

Have a great day!

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