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Exciting News Coming Soon!
We’ve got something great in the works, but we don’t want to give too much away just yet. Check back on 11 November 2022, at 1:00 p.m. (MT) on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page for more details!
Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have any questions.
Today I’m here to share a few pictures from our Holiday Stamping Retreat. This retreat in not like the others, we have a 1930 English Tudor Home so our group is small an intimate. Our guest may come as strangers but they leave as friends … even swapping phone numbers (besides their cards) lol
We stamp on Friday Night after our sit down dinner, and when they return for dessert and the hot cocoa bar …. they find a Pillow Gift on their beds ….
This year they received the In Color Grid Paper so they can have a nice pad to stamp on, and use the Red & White Glitter paper. I gave them several ideas on how to use that!
Here are a couple of our first time Retreat Attendee’s ….
By the looks of these two, you would think they have known each other for a long time! They just met this weekend, in fact … I just met them this weekend. I think they both plan on attending the Spring Retreat!
Here’s a pic of part of the gang (couldn’t get them all in this one shot) relaxing after our stamping session in the living room …
We enjoy some treats, hot cocoa and each others company! Before they retired to their rooms, we held a Swap Contest. Here are just a few of the cards.
Here are a few more of the swap cards ….
I will have plenty more to show you, including the top 3!!
Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to check out my blog.
Today I’m heading up to meet my Stampin’ Friends for our Annual Fall Holiday Stamping Retreat. I’ve got beautiful cards planned … which includes a couple of “FUN FOLDs” and I’ll be introducing a brand new suite! I’m excited to meet our new stampers and can’t wait to welcome back some of the regulars.
Here is a look at our beautiful house and grounds ….
I’m hoping to share part of our retreat LIVE on my Facebook page … CLICK HERE to get to the page, and make sure you like and follow!
Our stamp session is full of fun, giggles, catching up, making new friends, snackin’ and of course some amazing stamping projects!
Thank you for checking out my blog today … Have a great day!
I am excited to share the Exclusive Framed Florets Collection with you today. I have a beautiful card that highlights the products and how they not only coordinate but “layer” together! I will also be sharing the video of my Facebook LIVE presentation last night.
So grab your favorite beverage and join me for my short video …
This collection of products is an extremely versatile bundle of seasonal, festive, and all-occasion designs, sentiments, and embellishments that you will love!
This promotion runs from 1 November 2022–4 January 2023 and includes a few exclusive items only available while supplies last:
Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set
Fitting Florets 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper
Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls
All these products have been designed to perfectly partner with the Framed Florets Bundle, which includes a Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set and Framed Florets Dies.
I will post links below for your convenience.
Dimensions:
Card Base / Night of Navy = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Large Frame / Basic White = 5″ x 4″
Small Frame / Night of Navy = 4-1/4″ x 3-1/2″
Mat / Night of Navy = 5-1/4″ x 4″
Designer Paper = 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
I’m so happy that you joined me today. I will be sharing MORE samples from this amazing collection. In fact, if you aren’t following my blog, just click on the button in the upper right hand corner, and then you will receive an email each time I post.
Thank you and have a great day ~
Here is a list of the featured products and ingredients for my card …
I am really excited to share this Brand NEW Suite with you …. Fitting Florets. It is a “Limited Time Offer” suite of products but was designed to be used all year long!
You can add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!
Starting 1 November 2022, today … you can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately.
The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)*
Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)
The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:
Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)*
Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)
Join me tonight on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page for an On-Line Class featuring this amazing new suite LIVE and in action ….
Thank you so much for checking in on me today. Hope to see you tonight!
Sorry I missed you yesterday however I was busy packing up all my Holiday Retreat Card Kits, products and more for our stamp room … don’t want to forget anything!! On that note, I have a very special card for you today, created by one of the members in the design team I belong to. This card highlights the Window Wishes bundle.
This card was inspired by the sample on page 71 of the July-December Mini catalog…
Measurements:
Card Base: Thick Basic White 4 ¼ x 11, score at 5 ½.
Cardstock #2: Window with Basic White 3 x 4 ¼, scraps
Designer Paper #1: Festive Foils 4 ¼ x 5 ½, Storybook Gnomes scrap 2 ½ x 3 ¾
Begin by adhering the Festive Foils Designer Paper to the front of the card base. Using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder, emboss your white cardstock and then die cut it using the Window dies. Cut the Storybook Gnomes piece with the window frame in order to get the insert.
Stamp the tree in Early Espresso on the designer paper. Stamp the house in Real Red and the roof in Soft Suede ink on Basic White scraps. Cut these out with the corresponding dies and glue to the designer paper. Using the piece of white that you saved cut a strip along the bottom for the snow and add.
Stamp in Real Red the saying over the top of the window frame. Turn the frame over and the designer paper. Use scotch tape to tape the pieces together. Turn back over to the front and glue in the window insert piece.
Use 2 of the Wonderful Snowflakes to add interest to the card front. Cut the snowflakes in half. Add in places so that they will be around the window. You’ll have one of the halves left over. I taped them in place under where the window will be. Use the window to help determine placement before you adhere the window.
Add the window to the center of the card with dimensionals. Make a bow of Linen Thread. Add to the card with a glue dot.
Stamp Merry Wishes in Real Red on a Basic White scrap. Trim on each side of the saying. Make a notch at one end using Paper Snips. Cut up in the middle of the end. Now cut from each corner to the top of the middle cut. Add dimensionals to the back of the label. I used some of the side of the pack with the smaller dimensionals. Do not put any right at the very end. Put that part over the bow so all will lay straight.
Send to someone special for Christmas! Thanks for stopping by today ~
Ahhh … it’s officially the weekend and I have a beautiful card to share with you today because You Are Wonderful. Simple to make but wonderful to look at! I pulled out an old technique to help me create a little more drama on my card. Have I got your attention yet? lol Let’s take a look ….
Do you recognize the old technique? Of course you do … simply stamping color on color to create your own background / design. I’m using Melon Mambo as my card base and the card front which is stamped and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Next, I added a swatch of the beautiful Hues of Happiness Designer Series paper (2″ x 4″) and matted that with Basic Black to really make it pop on my card. The greeting comes from our Happiness Abounds Bundle and was stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink.
A few Matte Black Adhesive Dots are used to embellish the card and tie it all together nicely. I absolutely love this suite, it is so versatile and the dies coordinate with the designer paper so some of the flowers can be die cut … put your scissors away! lol If this isn’t in your craft room yet … let someone know “what” YOU want for Christmas!
I want to Thank You today for stopping by today.
Enjoy your weekend.
Here is today’s supply list … you can click on any image for more information on that product or to start shopping. Thank you.
If you like a good deal … if you like to save money …. It’s an exciting time to join our community of stampers. Right now, it’s even more exciting because when you sign up between now and October 31st and become a part of my Stars teams and the Stampin’ Up! community, you will get $155 worth of your choice of products for only $99 + free shipping + free business supplies + all the fun being a part of our fantastic community!
It was over 22 years ago I began my journey “to get the discount” to save money on the stampin’ supplies my sister Eileen and I wanted, but … I stayed because of all the friendships (you, my team & fellow demonstrators) that have kept me here for 22 years. The travel and flexible schedule isn’t too bad either! lol
So … why would you join my team / Stampin’ Up! in the first place? Good question … so I asked my Stars by Design Team.
They joined for a variety of reasons. They join to make money, they join to save money. The discount! We like it because we want to use the product for our personal use. Some joined for the social connections; they wanted to feel part of the community and make new friendships. Some for the ability to create your own schedule and work around their family. And then of course, love of stamping and loving the products!!
I loved hearing all of these reasons my team members joined, it helps me serve the needs of each one so they can enjoy the most benefits. So what is your reason? Save money … Love the product, make some money, be part of the community & make new friends or all of them?
It truly is the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate “and enjoy” the journey. Are you ready to start … CLICK HERE
The Starter Kit is $99 (Free Shipping) Choose $155 in product and design your own kit with your favorite products. If you are new and need help, contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com
So, how many of you tried the easy, breezy Basic Z-Fold Card I shared yesterday? Which of the three options did you try? Ready to step it up?? Today I’d love to share this beautiful card with you that is enhance with the Accordion Z-Fold.
For my birthday card I used the Hues of Happiness Designer paper …
I began with my Night of Navy card base and the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper … You can see that I have used the coordinating dies to cut the floral pieces for the front. I will share measurement below so your can try out this car too.
Measurements: Card Base: (Night of Navy) 5-1/2″ x 11″ scored at 1-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 5-1/4″ and 7 on the 11″ side. Hues of Happiness and white embosses panels on accordion: 1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″, DSP on inside: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″, Folded mechanism: Night of Navy – 3″ x 6″ scored at 3″ on 6″ side and (3) White squares 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″, Night of Navy mat for the white inside is cut 3″ square and will be placed onto the designer paper as shown. Use the alignment tip that I shared in yesterday’s video.
I used the Painted Texture embossing folder on the two white panels on the inside of the card. Greetings were stamped from the Happiness Abounds bundle in Night of Navy… and to complete my card, I added a few Iridescent Rhinestones. Who doesn’t love a little sparkle?
I hope you have time this weekend to play with these fun folds that I have shared in the past two days. Have fun and enjoy!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Here is a list of supplies used for today’s Fun Fold Accordion Z-Fold Card …
Today I’m going to share the replay of last nights Facebook LIVE along with both of the cards I made, and another way to use the Basic Z-Fold Fun Fold!! Let’s begin with the finished cards!
My first card was a “Full Front” so it looks like a regular card, but when you open it, you have that fun Z-Fold card ….
This card features items from the Sweetest Christmas Suite from the Mini Catalog. There is so much fun in this bundle, from the back ground die to the Red Glitter paper used, to the cute Candy Cane designer paper that are easily cut out with the coordinating dies. And who doesn’t love that cute sentiment that come from the bundled stamp set.
My next Z-Fold Fun card features the Santa Express Suite and a partial front…. If you’re looking at easy Christmas cards this year, but still want a Fun Fold … this is it!
The Z-Fold is super easy and when you add in the ease of the Santa Express Cards. They are so cute … just attach them to the front of your card and the fun coordinating designer paper brings it all together stress free!
OK … time to grab a cup of coffee (or whatever) and join me for my replay of last nights LIVE! You will get the dimensions you need during my demonstration … Enjoy!
Don’t you just love that these cards are so easy to create! You get a Fun Fold along with different ways to enhance that fun fold!!
Now … let’s check out one more way to play with your Fun Fold. I had a lot of fun with this one … you’ll see more layers and some embossing! We’re doing a Belly Band and playing the Gnomes!!
Belly Bands are simple … I use and 11″ x 1″ strip of paper, wrap it around and, trim off excess, then adhere it together (I don’t score … I fold) I used Soft Suede and Pool Party Cardstocks along with the Storybook Gnomes Designer paper.
To create my banner I used the Stylish Shapes dies, both the banner and the square! I used both so that I could create a banner to the size I needed …
Pretty cool tip right! I like that is still adds the texture and creates a second banner!
Now, let’s slide off our Belly Band and look at the inside of our card…
I used the Charming Landscapes Embossing folder from the Santa Express Suite to create some texture and interest but still leave room for you to write your sentiment. Again, a simple but oh so cute card (because who doesn’t love gnomes) and Fun Folds!!
Thank you for hanging out with me today, and I hope I inspired you to try out this easy Fun Fold and enhance it any of the 3 ways you’ve seen today.
Have an awesome day!!
Here is a full list of items used to create all the cards shown … from the entire suite to bundles and individual items. Shop your way! 🙂
Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend … well, here in Wisconsin anyway 🙂 I hear some of you out west are getting a blanket of white! I’m not ready … I’m ready for Halloween and I’ve got more cards to share with you today.
I’m going to continue with the Scary Cute Bundle …
I teamed this card up with the Aspen Tree die! I love the background … It’s designer paper so you can’t get easier than that. CLICK HERE to view the original post.
My Halloween Wizard via the Kindest Gnomes ….
This card uses the Scary Cute Bundle and Kindest Gnomes. It also features the Color Blocking technique.
If you are an old movie buff … especially Halloween Horror movies (Hammer Films) like the Mummy, then you will fall in love with this card.
This card uses the Linen Adhesive Backed paper to create a our mummies! We have to dirty up those bandages a bit so if you want to see more … CLICK HERE!
Here is a major mash up …. I have the dies from Sweet Candy Canes, the Scary Cute bundle and the Scottie Dog!
I have a lot of fun with that Scottie Dog … perfect all year long, and for any occasion.
Thank you for joining me again today, Have a great week!
Today I’m sharing the replay of one of my Tuesday Facebook LIVE where we used scraps to create a fun and easy card. The Scary Cute bundle meets Christmas Scottie … that little dog is way too cute to be scary!
I’ll share some tips for creating this card so sit back and enjoy ….
Don’t you just love that Scottie Dog … heck with Christmas, he is an all occasion pup!! The banners or flags as some people call them, create so much fun on a card, they’re just happy.
Here are the measurements for today’s card …
Card Base: Thick Basic White: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; score at 4-1/4”
Layer #1: Parakeet Party: 4” x 5-1/4”
Layer #2: Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5”
Layer #3: Basic Black: 3/4” x 4
Assorted Colors / Sizes of Designer paper and Cardstock to create banners
Don’t you think this would make the perfect birthday card? How about celebrating a new job, a promotion or a graduation? Today we did Hallowen … I think it would be perfect for Christmas too. The layout works for any occasion and is fun to make … I hope you enjoy creating many of these simple cards.
I want to thank you for joining me today for this replay.
Enjoy and have a wonderful day ~
Here are the ingredients I used for this card. You can click on any one of them for more information, or to begin shopping.
Halloween just over a week away, I thought it would be fun to showcase many of the cards I have shared with you … a recap!
The first is not a card at all but a simple scrapbook page …
I was working on a “Window Card” and had all these circles left over so I simply attached them to my page … added a few cats and my darling granddaughter Lori. She is 8 now and loves looking back at her pages (that’s what scrapbooking does) lol
On to the cards ….
This card uses the Scary Cute Bundle and a Watercolor Wash background. You can CLICK HERE to view the original post.
Let’s look at another Scary Cute card …
This card uses the Blending Brushes to create a soft background for our little fairy! Add some of the Washi Tape and adhesive backed Stars and you have a quick and cute card any little girl would love.
Here is another using the same technique just different stamps from Scary Cute!
I thought I would do one more fitting a boy! Colors did not show up well on this one, much cuter in person with the Pumpkin Pie, Parakeet Party and Gorgeous Grape color pallet.
The next card was super simple but a favorite of many …
With a simple black and white design from the Rustic Harvest Designer Paper, all I had to do to jazz it up with some sparkle was add the Washi Tape!! Then I die cut the house and bats from the Scary Cute Bundle … you can see how versatile this bundle really is. CLICK HERE to view original post which includes a video!
One more card using the Harvest and Scary Cute …
Don’t you just love this … It’s a Fun Fold and it highlights those Scary Cute dies! You could add color to the Black & White but on this card I wanted the house to be my focal point. You can CLICK HERE to view the video for this Fun Fold Card!
Well, well, well … I didn’t realize how many Halloween cards I had so I’ll be back with even more tomorrow, and the second half of the Halloween Card parade on Monday!
It’s a beautiful day here in Wisconsin, hope you can enjoy it too.
Here is a list of the core supplies used for these cards ….
Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Woo Hooo it’s finally Friday and I am looking forward to the weekend, I’m sure you are too! Today I’d like to share one of the cards we made in my Stampin’ with my Gnomies class.
It’s a fun and easy layout that highlights the Gnome … this one is die cut and put together. His hat and the background comes from the Storybook Gnomes designer series paper. The “Christmas Cheer” greeting comes from the Sweet Candy Canes stamp set and was die cut using the Stylish Shapes dies … I found them to be very versatile and use them a lot!!
The Vellum cardstock was also die cut from the Stylish Shapes … then they were popped up using the Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish off the card, I added some Basic Rhinestones for a bit of sparkle and shine.
So … why would you join my team / Stampin’ Up! in the first place? Good question … so I asked my Stars by Design Team.
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