SIMPLE * MASCULINE * BIRTHDAY

Posted in Birthday, Man Cards by Linda Schnabel

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Today’s card share is one of the most requested type of cards that I get … Masculine! We’re all looking for “guy” card ideas. I’m keeping it simple because most guys don’t like all that “fu-fu” stuff on their cards anyway. And … it makes it making the card easier for you.

Let’s begin with the Designer Series Paper … I chose the “Sweater Weather” from the Holiday Mini catalog. Most people would probably use the “Chocolate Chip” cardstock which coordinates with the designer paper, but I wanted to highlight the designer paper more by using the “Early Espresso”. Besides, I love the Early Espresso!

I used “Teeny Tiny Wishes” on page 44 of our annual catalog for my birthday greeting … I use this one a lot when I want to stamp in small places. Works great with the Word Window punch or the Oval punch.

Don’t recognize the deer? Well ……………… I found it in a Christmas stamp set! The deer comes from Warmth & Wonder (same stamp set I got the greeting from yesterday). It is a Hostess set and is found in the Holiday catalog. There’s lots of deer hunters in Wisconsin, so I figured I couldn’t go wrong!

I sponged the Crumb Cake with Early espresso to create some dimension, then I added more by using the stampin’ dimensionals to pop up the deer piece and the mat.

I just love the “Burlap Ribbon” from the Holiday catalog. It add so much texture to the card and looks good on a guy card!

Now … how simple was this card to make. Even though I used a Christmas stamp set, I wanted to give you a couple days away from Christmas. Time to reel it in … Let’s just enjoy the autumn for a while.

Enjoy your day!

28Oct2013

“You’re In My Thoughts” card and more …

Posted in Birthday, ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello stampin’ friends …

Today is our last day to order any of the 25 pre-selected stamp sets at a 25% discount. I will be sharing several cards with you from some the stamp sets in this list, so the post is a bit longer than usual, but you will want to stick around for the a “featured stamp set” …. A Dozen Thoughts. I have created a special card for you today with this very versatile greeting stamp set.

Let’s begin with my “Best Friend” card from the Label Love stamp set. This card also features 3 of the new In-Colors: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, and Coastal Cabana.

Next I have 2 birthday cards that I created when the Apothecary Art stamp set first came out. The second card with the “Cherry Cobbler” background was created with the left-over piece of card stock from cutting the mat for the first card. Ahhh … we stampers let nothing go to waste.

“For You” card featuring the “Gorgeous Grunge” Stamp Set:

Gorgeous Grunge!!! page 109 / Clear – 130517 $13.46 / Wood – 130514 $18.71

How am I doing so far?

Are yo ready for another sample? Ok … my next card is from the “Gently Falling” stamp set. This is one of the cards that my technique club made last year when they learned the “Faux Tile” technique.

Gently Falling – pg 65 / Clear – 123804 $21.71 / Wood –128430 $29.96

Ok … I think it’s time to share my featured card / stamp set … First the stamp set!

A Dozen Thoughts – pg 59 / Clear – 131059 $14.21 / Wood – 131056 $20.21

Now the card … Simple but pretty.

I began with Very Vanilla cardstock, and the “Birthday Basics” Designer Series Paper. I thought this pattern was cute for a simple style of card.

Next, I stamped the “You’re in my Thoughts” greeting onto the cardstock … yes stamped, before I ran it through the Bigshot with the “Stripes” Folder. Just make sure your ink is dry before putting it into your folder. If it does get ink on it, just be sure to clean off the folder before your run another one through.

The flowers were created with the “Pansy” punch… punch 2 flowers. The bottom flower is curled under and the top flowers petals are curled up. You can use a bone folder to curl or a pencil. There are dimensionals between the two punched flowers and to pop it off the card.

I chose the “Very Vintage Designer Buttons” for the center of my flower. There are three different styles in the buttons, I used one of the two 3/4″ buttons. I wanted to thread something through the holes of the button, but didn’t like the Bakers twine because it is white, and I was working with vanilla.

So… yesterday I told you how easy the Seam Binding is to use, so not only did I use it for my bow, I threaded it through the button. If you make a nice pointy end on your seam binding, it will pull through nicely. I then just cut off the edges and secure the ribbon to the button, and the button to the flower with the “sticky strip”… it holds awesome!

Any words that are highlighted in pink, will take you to my on-line store to view or purchase … just click on them.

If you would like to view the entire list of 25 stamp sets on sale at 25% OFF, click directly on the flyer below …

While I have you here… I wanted to share that the opportunity to purchase select single markers (including the new color kit) will end on October 31st. Here is the list …

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

Have an awesome day!

27Oct2013

Warmth & Wonderful Christmas Greetings …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! I have another Christmas card to share with you today. I guess my mind is just on Christmas these days … I’ve been placing candy orders at work (for Christmas) and I’m preparing for my Holiday Retreat at home, so … Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. I don’t mind, it’s quite fun.

I did however have a bit of a break today as our town celebrated Trick or Treat. I had an Alien invasion … and he brought his kitty along! lol … It is my youngest grandson Isaiah and his sister, Hailey.

Here is my little alien revealed… A bit of a shock for Hailey I see! Makes for good scrapbooking captions, doesn’t it!!

We didn’t have too many trick or treaters, so as I was busy designing cards (Eileen was cutting) … I set the bowl of candy out and let them have fun! To my surprise, there was still candy remaining in the bowl.

Now … on to today’s card share. It is a simple card but heck, when you have to make a bunch of cards, simple is the way to go.

I started with a Whisper White base, then embossed the next layer of Whisper White with the “Northern Flurry” Embossing Folder. I love the way layering white on white looks.

Believe it or not, the strip of designer paper was a scrap piece left from my club cards this month. It comes from the “Season of Style” paper pack in the Holiday Catalog.

I then topped off the designer paper with the “Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding” … this is one of my favorites for ribbon. The seam binding lays nicely and ties so easily. One tip though … when tying your bow, don’t pull from the ends because it frays easily, grab it closer to the knot.

I looked around a bit for a greeting that I thought would like nice with this card… then I found it in the “Warmth and Wonder” stamp set. This is a Hostess set from the Holiday catalog.

You can your “Warmth & Wonder” Stamp set for free with qualifying sales / order of $150 or more.

Ask me how you can do an on-line party (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) then we’ll get you this set and more for free! We all need supplies for our Christmas cards, so get in touch with your friends and let’s get together!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131880	Hostess	Warmth & Wonder – WOOD
131883	Hostess	Warmth & Wonder – CLEAR
120902	$7.95	Northern Flurry Emboss Folder
132181	$6.95	Season of Style Paper Pack
120922	$6.95	Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

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

25Oct2013

Merry Little Christmas …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is a simple holiday wish. I love using the new foil sheets in the Holiday catalog …

I began with the idea of embossing the “Foil sheets” on page 28 of the Holiday Catalog, I chose the silver. The foil sheets are thicker than paper, but not as thick as cardstock… so they are very easy to use.

Not really sure why I chose the color Real Red to go with my card … I guess it just called out to me. However, this simple pattern could be repeated with any of our beautiful colors as well.

My emboss folder of choice was the new “Stylish Stripes” – pg. 22 of the Holiday catalog. Don’t you just love the simplicity of this embossing folder and the way the stripes run, it just emulates Christmas. It gives it a classy look done in the silver foil.

Once my silver foil sheet was embossed, I searched for a greeting. I wanted something that expressed just a bit more than Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays … so I chose the “Merry Little Christmas” stamp set on page 27 of the Holiday catalog. Stamped it in Real Read onto Whisper White cardstock …. Hmmm, I needed something to tie these together with the foil.

Then it hit me … wrap the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine “into” the grooves of the Stylish Stripes embossing folder! Genius! OK … well maybe I’m not a genius, and it could possibly have been done before, but I thought it looked really cool! I love the “candy stripe” look that it adds, especially with the silver. Who say’s you can’t be fun and classy at the same time!

To finish it off, I tied a little bow and secured it to the greeting, then popped my greeting up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card … I’d love to hear what YOU think.

Have a simply awesome day!

23Oct2013

25% OFF 25 STAMP SETS… Samples included!

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello stampin’ friends …

Don’t you just love it when Stampin’ Up! rolls out another fabulous promotion? Well, they’ve got another one! We’ve been celebrating Stampin’ Up!’s 25th anniversary all year-long. It started with an amazing Sale-a-Bration with Silver Glimmer Paper. Then they introduced the Best of 25, a monthly limited-edition collection of stamps from the last 25 years. This month … hostesses earn an additional $25 of hostess rewards on orders greater than $250. Those are all great, right … well, this new promotion will knock your socks off!

From now through Monday (October 28), Stampin’ Up! is offering a 25% discount on 25 pre-selected stamp sets. Can it get any better! They are some of our “hottest” stamp sets which includes, fabulous greeting sets, beautiful holiday sets, alphabet and single stamp sets. I have the link below for you to view the entire list of 25 stamp sets. I’m making my list up right now … how about you?

I want to share samples from a few of my favorite stamp sets that are included in this promotion …

If you click on the title of the stamp set … it will take you directly to that stamp set.

If you would like to view the entire list of 25 stamp sets on sale at 25% OFF, click directly on the flyer below …

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to order … I’m here to help. You may also order directly from my On-line Store 24/7 … however, this sale ends October 28th.

Have an awesome Wednesday!

22Oct2013

Extended one more day …

Posted in Business Opportunity by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s true – you can give Stampin’ Up! a try with no obligation for just $25!

Stampin’ Up! has extended this opportunity by one day! But, you must sign up by 11:50 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Tuesday, October 22!

During this offer, only the special $25 Starter Kit will be available; the regular $99 Starter Kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes:

$26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product of your choice (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
Business pack which includes:
- A box of annual catalogs
- A package of the current seasonal catalog
- Getting Started DVD
- Starter Kit Business Brick
- Customer postcards

WHY WOULD I WANT TO JOIN FOR JUST $25 WITH VERY LITTLE PRODUCT?

While there is not much in the kit, many customers and previous demonstrators already have many supplies AND all new recruits are given a one time 30% savings on their first qualifying order. So, instead of spending $99 on a full kit where the $99 doesn’t go towards quarterly minimums, you are spending just $25 then holding an open house where you can share Stampin’ Up! with family and friends while earning 30% or placing a personal order where you save 30%! Either way, your sales count towards your quarterly minimum making this an amazing deal!

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

In truth, NOTHING, unless you want to remain active to enjoy demonstrator perks, discounts, and opportunities.

If you wish to remain active, Stampin’ Up! asks that you submit $300 in sales a quarter. T

his can be one large order, several medium orders, little orders, clearance items, digital downloads, hostess orders, or personal purchases. There are lots of ways to meet your minimums!

Your First Official quarter will be January – March. Any sales in October – December will count towards that first quarter!!! WOW!

OKAY, I’M ON THE FENCE. CAN YOU ENTICE ME WITH A FEW MORE REASONS?

1. Me! I have over 13 years of experience and there is no pressure. I welcome all to my team and encourage you to enjoy whichever benefits of being a demonstrator fit your lifestyle and needs.

2. One time 30% discount in your first 45 days on an order of $150 or more.

3. Place your first order of at least $150 of merchandise in your first 30 days and you’ll also get to choose a FREE Stamp Set of your choice!

4. Two FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) so you can start creating an online presence immediately!

5. Our next exclusive demonstrator sneak peak pre-purchase opportunity happens in December.
6. Stampin’ Connection, which is an amazing demonstrator only online community full of tips, sales ideas, encouragement, and lots of samples!
7. At least a 20% discount on everything you purchase as long as you are a demonstrator!

READY TO JOIN THE FUN?

Contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com to let me know you are joining so I can start working on a welcome packet for you to include the card you see at the top of this post!

Go to this link – http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lindaluvs/jointhefun – and click on the “Join Now” button at the bottom of the page to sign up!

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please just contact me!

21Oct2013

Naturally Amazing Specialty Paper …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today I’d like to share with you the amazing “Natural Composition Specialty Paper” … and 2 very different ways to use this versatile product. The designer paper comes with 2 sheets each of 6 single sided designs – no need to chose between sides on this one! The patterns on the “Natural Composition Specialty Paper” have raised, shiny images, as if they were embossed.

Our first card is a super simple card with just a little surprise.

It’s time to take out your brayer again… you can actually brayer any color onto this specialty cardstock, we used the Cherry Cobbler, and because the pattern is a clear emboss, the natural background comes through.

We added a simple tag with the “Vintage Trinkets” and pinned it to the beautiful “Victoria Crochet Trim”. Sometimes simplicity is more beautiful than all that layering. This is a perfect card when you need something quick, but want a touch of elegance.

Our next card is equally simple … just stamp and emboss. Yes, you can emboss on this wonderful cardstock.

The flowers come from the “Serene Silhouettes” stamp set and are embossed in gold. The birthday greeting comes from the stamp set “Perfectly Penned”. I love the natural tone of the card.

If you don’t have your package of “Natural Composition Specialty Paper” … you may want to stock up, because it can be used for so much more. I just wanted to show you two of my favorite techniques on this paper.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
126917	$12.95	Natural Composition Specialty Paper
132073	$24.95	Serene Silhouettes – WOOD
127324	$17.95	Serene Silhouettes – CLEAR
128703	$16.95	Perfectly Penned – WOOD
122892	$12.95	Perfectly Penned – CLEAR
109129	$4.75	Gold Embossing Powder
129053	$29.95	Heat Gun
102395	$12.95	Brayer
118764	$5.95	Vintage Trinkets
118481	$6.95	Victoria Crochet Trim

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

Thanks for stopping by …

Have a great week!

20Oct2013

Christmas Wishes in Silver …

Posted in Christmas, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a good weekend. It’s a bit chilly here in Wisconsin, and I have to admit … I have turned the heat on a time or two!

In my last post, I shared with you a simple card using the “Joyful Christmas” stamp set, so I wanted to show you another that is entirely different.

Today’s card share is a non-traditional but stunning Christmas card. Normally we don’t think of using black for Christmas cards, but paired with the beautiful Silver Foil Sheets, you can’t go wrong.

I teamed up this color combination with the “Triple Time” Technique to create this elegant card. It really was quite easy to create. I began with a 4 x 4 inch square in the silver foil. I cut my black mats 1/2″ smaller. With that in mind, the silver squares are: 4″ x 4″, 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″, and 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. The black will measure: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″.

Once all your layers are cut, you take out the black mats, stack up the silver … then stamp and emboss.

I used the Silver Metallic Encore pad as my ink medium, then the silver embossing powder. You will notice some gaps between the layers of silver… it’s OK because your black mats will cover that up. Be sure to align your stamped image before assembling.

My Christmas Wishes come from the “Joy to the World” stamp set, and are also stamped with the Encore pad, then embossed with the silver embossing powder.

Hope you enjoyed the two different styles of the poinsettia, Joyful Christmas stamp set.

Thanks so much for sharing your day with me.

Stop back again for more inspiration.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131802	$22.95	Joyful Christmas – WOOD
131805	$16.95	Joyful Christmas – CLEAR
131796	$21.95	Joy to the World – WOOD
131799	$16.95	Joy to the World – CLEAR
132178	$3.95	Silver Foil Sheets
109131	$4.75	Silver Embossing Powder
129053	$29.95	Heat Gun
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones – Basic Jewels

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

18Oct2013

Christmas filled with …

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Wow … the weekend is upon us again. I cannot believe how fast this year has gone, and Christmas is just around the corner.

Today’s card share is a little love and inspiration for your Christmas card making. This card began with scraps! Of course, you and I know, anything bigger than a 1″ piece is probably not scrap.

I began with the “Season of Style” Designer Series Paper Stack that was cut off a card with a “boo-boo” (also known as a mistake). Oops … we don’t make mistakes, only new opportunities and design changes! I adhered that to my Crumb Cake cardstock. It’s easy picking colors when the designer paper has all the colors combined so nicely.

Then I thought …. hmmm, I think the poinsettia from the “Joyful Christmas” stamp set would look nice on here. So, I heat embossed it in white (because I never saw a Crumb Cake colored poinsettia)! I embossed two, and cut both out … first the entire flower, then just the center piece so I would have the beautiful dimensional flower.

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals between the two layers of the poinsettia, and, to mount the poinsettia to the card. I did stamp the leaves, in Gumball Green (also in the designer paper) directly onto the card front.

Last, I embossed my greeting, taken from the “Christmas Messages” stamp set. Both stamp sets and the designer paper used today can be found in the Holiday catalog. Don’t have one? Let me know and I will get one out to you… they are good through January 2nd.

So as I stated in my opening, my card share is a little love … my greeting to wish you all, not just a Christmas season filled with joy and laughter, but the entire year. You … my stampin’ friends have been so good to me, and I appreciate you, and enjoy our time together!

I also want to be your inspiration to stamp, and share your beautiful cards with others, because we all know, everyone enjoys getting a hand stamped card.

PS. I think I would add “pearls” to the center of the card to finish it off!

Have a wonderful day!

17Oct2013

Thank You Thursday …

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I know I already posted today but …

Stampin’ Up! has a new one day only special every Thursday. They call them Thank you Thursday’s and this week it’s all about Punches! You can get 25% off the following five punches today only:

That’s a very nice deal! All of the punches have at least one coordinating stamp set and what could be easier that punching out your stamped image?!

They must be ordered on-line, just click here. Discount will show up in your shopping cart.

Remember this deal is only good for today!

17Oct2013

Posted in Business Opportunity by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am sharing a wonderful opportunity …

You can join my family of Star’s and Stampin” Up! Demonstrators for only $25!!! You actually get $26.95 in merchandise of your choice, so really you are joining for FREE! Plus you get all of your Business Supplies for FREE too!

Just click on the “Join My Team” now.

There’s still time… you have until October 21st to join for this unbelievable price of only $25. Stampin’ Up is really doing it up right for their 25th Anniversary don’t you agree?

Here’s the scoop…

The $25.00 kit includes up to $26.95 of your choice of Stampin’ Up! products (value must be more than $25. but not more than $26.95 before tax), a business starter kit including annual and holiday catalogs, and it all ships FREE.
You SAVE with your 20% discount on every Demonstrator order you place
You SAVE more with your 30% discount on your first Demonstrator order of $150. or higher (before shipping and handling), must be placed within the first 45 days
You have full Demonstrator privileges through April 30, 2014 with no obligation to purchase anything further, so it’s a great little test drive, and you can drop anytime with no penalty.
If you reach $300. in orders by March 31, 2014, that will renew you for an additional quarter through June 30, 2014.
Purchase the kit for yourself and become part of the fun as a hobby demonstrator, or, start sharing Stampin’ Up! with your friends and earn a little extra money.
Attend convention and other fun Stampin Up events, belong to the “Stampin Connection” on line Community with access to tons of exclusive creative ideas.
Purchase your $25.00 kit through me and become part of our “Star’” family, and be invited to our team meetings where we share and cheer each other on. We also share card ideas! I am also currently setting up a Star’s Only Facebook page where we can share ideas and projects! So, if you’re out of my drive area, you can still participate in our project and idea shares.
I also host Demonstrator Retreats … a get-way to stamp, share and have fun!
E-mail me if you have questions, I would love to have you join my team! Want to join for the discount…..that’s cool too! Who doesn’t love a discount!

We’d love to have you join our family …

WE’RE JUST RIGHT FOR YOU IF YOU LIKE:
• Making your own schedule
• Adapting your workload to fit your family’s needs
• Forging new relationships with amazing women
• Having a go-to creative outlet that you can share with others
• Getting discounts on wonderful products
• Making extra money

E-mail me (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) if you have questions, I would love to have you join my team! Want to join for the discount…..that’s cool too! Who doesn’t love a discount! I welcome hobbyists as well as business minded demonstrators in my group.

Thanks for joining me today…

16Oct2013

New Photopolymer Stamps and Scrapbooking Share …

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Scrapbook by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Just released …

Like it or not, Christmas is just around the corner (hopefully you’re in the “like it” camp). Either way, you’ll want our brand-new Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set so you’re prepped with festive greetings for all the little gifts, tags, and holiday projects you’ll make this season!

Personally, I love snowflakes (as long as they don’t pile up on my driveway) … they are so easy to create cards and scrapbook pages with them. And if you live in Wisconsin like I do, you can use them for almost 6 months out of the year! Besides, the greetings are simply irresistible! So whether you need tags, cards or scrapbook pages … this stamp set will have you covered!

Stampin’ Up! has several stamp sets in the Photopolymer … check it out here! (Click on link)

My project share today are 3 scrapbook pages I did as a class at our local Historical Society.

You could easily substitute the new “Endless Wishes” photopolymer stamp set snowflakes for the ones I used on my “Winter in Washington County” page. I used 3 different shades of blue to create some depth in the stamping. The technique you see is the “Triple stamp” technique. See More Here

I love using stamps in my scrapbooking … it gives you so much versatility and depth. Any of our stamps work great, but the clear photopolymer stamps seem to be just the right fit for scrapbooking. You could also turn this wintery scrapbook page / technique into a beautiful card.

The pages you see here are quite simple, but my focus when teaching has always been to highlight the photos, along with your journaling … they should really tell the story. Your stamping and embellishments should compliment your photos, not hide them.

Hope you enjoyed today’s share.

Thanks for dropping by.

15Oct2013

TWO 4 TUESDAY: Scrapbook page & Fun Technique!

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I missed you yesterday. I was off catching up with friends, preparing for my upcoming Holiday Retreat, and just life in general.

So, today I will share 2 projects! First is a Fall Scrapbook page, and the second is a fun technique that I shared with my clubs last year.

My fall page is all about the beautiful colors of fall.

The leaves were created with the “Autumn Accents” Bigz die (127812) found on page 192 of our annual catalog. This die makes collecting leaves quick and easy. You will also see the “textures” on some of the leaves … a little roll through the BigShot with the “Perfect Polka Dots” embossing folder and the Core’dinations (129956 / pg.157) sandable cardstock – Neutrals collection. Yep, a little sanding highlights the texture by exposing the core color which is lighter than the outer layers. Simple to make … just add your pictures and some journaling and you have another page done!

My second project is a cute fall card using the “Faux Tile” Technique:

I did create this card last year. If you have not noticed, we have discontinued the glossy cardstock – which I used here. If you don’t have any left in your stash … go to any office supply store and purchase the glossy photo cardstock, it works the same.

You will need the “Simply Score” Scoring Tool (122334 / pg.178) for this technique. By using the glossy cardstock, you eliminate a couple of steps from the original “Faux Tile” technique. Cut your cardstock to the desired size for your card. Place onto “Simply Score” tool and score every 1/2 inch. Turn carstock 45 degrees (on it’s side) and score every 1/2″ creating a tile pattern. Now, just simply stamp your images onto the card. I used the “Gently Falling” (pg.65) stamp set. My final step was to brayer over the entire piece … careful not to push too hard, you want your “grout” lines to show.

If you don’t have access to the glossy … you can use our Whisper White, score, and stamp, the next step would be to lightly tap your VersaMark pad onto the tiled area (Not too hard … you don’t want VersaMark in the creases). Then emboss with clear embossing powder. This will give you a that real tile / grout look! Just takes a bit longer than the “simple version” described above, but stands out a bit more.

I’d love to hear what you think about this technique.

Thanks for stopping by … I will be back tomorrow with another fun project.

13Oct2013

Halloween Party Ideas …

Posted in Halloween by Linda Schnabel

Hello my stampin’ friends,

Today I’m going to share with you some of Stampin’ Up!s newest downloads available for the My Digital Studio. You don’t need the My Digital Studio to download these items, but you may as well download the FREE Trial of My Digital Studio. Just click on the “highlighted” descriptions … they will take you to the links on my Stampin’ Up! website.

Halloween fans, I think this is one of the cutest set ups for a Halloween party…They are using the “Fright Night Ensemble” … the best thing is, you don’t have to wait to use these My Digital Studio products, because they are available to you at time of purchase (they’re sent via e-mail). You can be working on those decorations minutes after you purchase!

Now … really! For those of you who know me, you know I love the “Walking Dead” series, and who would have thought someone at Stampin’ Up! does too! Here is an AWESOME new download just in time for the Season 4 Premiere Tonight!

You know I’ve got mine!! This is the “Zombie Party Printables” … I think this is just what all you “Walking Dead” fans need for your “Dead Head” and season premiere parties. Or just a whole lot of fun for Halloween, which is just around the corner. You know there a plenty of zombies around, who would love to party with you. I just love this (but I love Halloween and the Walking Dead)

Well … I had to add my touch to all this too! A fun and simple way to light up the party …

Grab a couple votive cups and just wrap the “Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape” around them and you’re good to go! So simple, yet so cute. You can do this with any of our washi tapes!

You still have plenty of time to purchase either or both of these cute digital downloads and have the best decorated house on the block.

Just one more Halloween Party idea …

For those of you who have purchased (or will soon) these are some cute decorations you can make with the “Witches Brew Designer Series Paper”. It’s as simple as cutting your Designer Series Paper! You’ll be the hit of Halloween with any of these cute, fun decorations around your house!

Thanks for stopping by today …

Enjoy your day!

12Oct2013

Guest Stampers Card Share …

Posted in Christmas, Halloween by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The weekend is here so I’ll make this post short and sweet. Short with words … sweet with more card shares!

The first is a really cute Halloween card from Stacie Viau …

I think this is such a neat card! Stacy used the new Envelope Punch Board! The also used the Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set and the “Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape”.

The new Envelope Punch Board is currently on back order, they sold out much quicker than they expected.

The second set of cards that we made during Gloria’s “Monochromatic” class…

I had not used my “Gorgeous Grunge” stamp set because I wasn’t sure what to do (we got it FREE at Convention) … I’m not really into grunge, but I truly love this card we made. Oh … and there is another but I couldn’t show you because my “technique clubs” will be using this in the near future! OK … so now I’m hooked on “Gorgeous Grunge”.

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Today’s card share is one of the most requested type of cards that I get … Masculine! We’re all looking for “guy” card ideas. I’m keeping it simple because most guys don’t like all that “fu-fu” stuff on their cards anyway. And … it makes it making the card easier for you.

I used “Teeny Tiny Wishes” on page 44 of our annual catalog for my birthday greeting … I use this one a lot when I want to stamp in small places. Works great with the Word Window punch or the Oval punch.

I sponged the Crumb Cake with Early espresso to create some dimension, then I added more by using the stampin’ dimensionals to pop up the deer piece and the mat.

I just love the “Burlap Ribbon” from the Holiday catalog. It add so much texture to the card and looks good on a guy card!

Now … how simple was this card to make. Even though I used a Christmas stamp set, I wanted to give you a couple days away from Christmas. Time to reel it in … Let’s just enjoy the autumn for a while.

Enjoy your day!

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Hello stampin’ friends …

Let’s begin with my “Best Friend” card from the Label Love stamp set. This card also features 3 of the new In-Colors: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, and Coastal Cabana.

Next I have 2 birthday cards that I created when the Apothecary Art stamp set first came out. The second card with the “Cherry Cobbler” background was created with the left-over piece of card stock from cutting the mat for the first card. Ahhh … we stampers let nothing go to waste.

“For You” card featuring the “Gorgeous Grunge” Stamp Set:

How am I doing so far?

Are yo ready for another sample? Ok … my next card is from the “Gently Falling” stamp set. This is one of the cards that my technique club made last year when they learned the “Faux Tile” technique.

Ok … I think it’s time to share my featured card / stamp set … First the stamp set!

A Dozen Thoughts – pg 59 / Clear – 131059 $14.21 / Wood – 131056 $20.21

Now the card … Simple but pretty.

I began with Very Vanilla cardstock, and the “Birthday Basics” Designer Series Paper. I thought this pattern was cute for a simple style of card.

The flowers were created with the “Pansy” punch… punch 2 flowers. The bottom flower is curled under and the top flowers petals are curled up. You can use a bone folder to curl or a pencil. There are dimensionals between the two punched flowers and to pop it off the card.

Any words that are highlighted in pink, will take you to my on-line store to view or purchase … just click on them.

If you would like to view the entire list of 25 stamp sets on sale at 25% OFF, click directly on the flyer below …

While I have you here… I wanted to share that the opportunity to purchase select single markers (including the new color kit) will end on October 31st. Here is the list …

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

Have an awesome day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I did however have a bit of a break today as our town celebrated Trick or Treat. I had an Alien invasion … and he brought his kitty along! lol … It is my youngest grandson Isaiah and his sister, Hailey.

Here is my little alien revealed… A bit of a shock for Hailey I see! Makes for good scrapbooking captions, doesn’t it!!

We didn’t have too many trick or treaters, so as I was busy designing cards (Eileen was cutting) … I set the bowl of candy out and let them have fun! To my surprise, there was still candy remaining in the bowl.

Now … on to today’s card share. It is a simple card but heck, when you have to make a bunch of cards, simple is the way to go.

I started with a Whisper White base, then embossed the next layer of Whisper White with the “Northern Flurry” Embossing Folder. I love the way layering white on white looks.

Believe it or not, the strip of designer paper was a scrap piece left from my club cards this month. It comes from the “Season of Style” paper pack in the Holiday Catalog.

I then topped off the designer paper with the “Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding” … this is one of my favorites for ribbon. The seam binding lays nicely and ties so easily. One tip though … when tying your bow, don’t pull from the ends because it frays easily, grab it closer to the knot.

I looked around a bit for a greeting that I thought would like nice with this card… then I found it in the “Warmth and Wonder” stamp set. This is a Hostess set from the Holiday catalog.

You can your “Warmth & Wonder” Stamp set for free with qualifying sales / order of $150 or more.

Ask me how you can do an on-line party (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) then we’ll get you this set and more for free! We all need supplies for our Christmas cards, so get in touch with your friends and let’s get together!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

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,

Today’s card share is a simple holiday wish. I love using the new foil sheets in the Holiday catalog …

I began with the idea of embossing the “Foil sheets” on page 28 of the Holiday Catalog, I chose the silver. The foil sheets are thicker than paper, but not as thick as cardstock… so they are very easy to use.

Not really sure why I chose the color Real Red to go with my card … I guess it just called out to me. However, this simple pattern could be repeated with any of our beautiful colors as well.

My emboss folder of choice was the new “Stylish Stripes” – pg. 22 of the Holiday catalog. Don’t you just love the simplicity of this embossing folder and the way the stripes run, it just emulates Christmas. It gives it a classy look done in the silver foil.

To finish it off, I tied a little bow and secured it to the greeting, then popped my greeting up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card … I’d love to hear what YOU think.

Have a simply awesome day!

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Hello stampin’ friends …

I want to share samples from a few of my favorite stamp sets that are included in this promotion …

If you click on the title of the stamp set … it will take you directly to that stamp set.

If you would like to view the entire list of 25 stamp sets on sale at 25% OFF, click directly on the flyer below …

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to order … I’m here to help. You may also order directly from my On-line Store 24/7 … however, this sale ends October 28th.

Have an awesome Wednesday!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Our first card is a super simple card with just a little surprise.

It’s time to take out your brayer again… you can actually brayer any color onto this specialty cardstock, we used the Cherry Cobbler, and because the pattern is a clear emboss, the natural background comes through.

We added a simple tag with the “Vintage Trinkets” and pinned it to the beautiful “Victoria Crochet Trim”. Sometimes simplicity is more beautiful than all that layering. This is a perfect card when you need something quick, but want a touch of elegance.

Our next card is equally simple … just stamp and emboss. Yes, you can emboss on this wonderful cardstock.

The flowers come from the “Serene Silhouettes” stamp set and are embossed in gold. The birthday greeting comes from the stamp set “Perfectly Penned”. I love the natural tone of the card.

If you don’t have your package of “Natural Composition Specialty Paper” … you may want to stock up, because it can be used for so much more. I just wanted to show you two of my favorite techniques on this paper.

Thanks for stopping by …

Have a great week!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a good weekend. It’s a bit chilly here in Wisconsin, and I have to admit … I have turned the heat on a time or two!

In my last post, I shared with you a simple card using the “Joyful Christmas” stamp set, so I wanted to show you another that is entirely different.

Today’s card share is a non-traditional but stunning Christmas card. Normally we don’t think of using black for Christmas cards, but paired with the beautiful Silver Foil Sheets, you can’t go wrong.

Once all your layers are cut, you take out the black mats, stack up the silver … then stamp and emboss.

I used the Silver Metallic Encore pad as my ink medium, then the silver embossing powder. You will notice some gaps between the layers of silver… it’s OK because your black mats will cover that up. Be sure to align your stamped image before assembling.

My Christmas Wishes come from the “Joy to the World” stamp set, and are also stamped with the Encore pad, then embossed with the silver embossing powder.

Hope you enjoyed the two different styles of the poinsettia, Joyful Christmas stamp set.

Thanks so much for sharing your day with me.

Stop back again for more inspiration.

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

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