FREE TUTORIAL FRIDAY

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share the cutest card with you… on my FREE TUTORIAL FRIDAY which features the Nothings Better Than stamp set. Grab your cup of coffee because I have mine right here … if that doesn’t wake you up, this color pallet will do the trick.

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Polished Pink 4-1/4” x 11, scored at 5-1/2”
  • Cardstock #1: Basic Black 4” x 5-1/4”
  • Cardstock #2: Basic White 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”
  • DSP #1: Parakeet Party (plaid pattern) 3-3/4” x 2”
  • DSP #2: Parakeet Party (striped pattern) 3-3/4” x 2-7/8”
  • Scrap of Basic White Cardstock for stamping and die cut images

Instructions:

  • Fold the Polished Pink card base in half and burnish the fold.
  • Adhere the Parakeet Party DSP pieces to the Basic White Cardstock layer.
  • Adhere the Basic White Carstock layer to the Basic Black Cardstock, then adhere to the Polished Pink card base.
  • Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, cut out the largest square from Basic White Cardstock.
  • Stamp the sentiments on the die cut square in Momento ink as shown.
  • Stamp two coffee cup outline images on the die cut square in Momento ink. Stamp one filler image in Parakeet Party ink and one in Coastal Cabana ink.
  • Stamp the steam images in Momento ink and then stamp three of the tiny star images in Parakeet Party ink.
  • On a scrap of Basic White Cardstock, stamp the coffee cup outline image in Momento  ink, then stamp the filler image in Polished Pink ink. Die cut with the coordinating die from the Love You More Than Dies and adhere to the square with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiment in Momento ink on the Parakeet Party striped DSP, use the die cut square as a guide for placement.
  • Adhere the die cut square to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Tie a bow using the black baker’s twine and adhere to the card using a Mini Glue Dot.
  • Add three Rhinestone Basic Jewels (one large, one medium, one small) to the card front as shown.

Don’t you just LOVE this color combination? The Polished Pink combined with the Parakeet Party will set the mood and the Basic Black really makes it pop!! Such a fun card.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope today’s FREE TUTORIAL FRIDAY has inspired you too add a splash of color to your projects ~

Have a wonderful day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Tropical Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share another Paradise Palms Card with you… with a TROPICAL VIBE! This card and transport yourself (or your friend) someplace warm and relaxing! It’s created with a simple technique that adds some fun texture to the card ….

You have a card base of Basic White cut to 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. Then your front is 4″ x 5-1/4″ … here is where your texture comes in: Bring out your Simply Score or use your Paper Cutter to add score lines every 1/2″. I love this technique as it’s so simple but gives you that beach shiplap look!!

To create that colorful sun behind your tree, simply cut 1/2″ strips of Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Daffodil Delight … all four of these colors come from our Brights Collection, so if you’re new to stamping, you can just purchase the collection of cardstock on page 126 of our annual catalog instead of buying each color of cardstock. It’s a nice way to gradually get into the colors without breaking the bank.

Once all your strips are cut, I like to attach mine to the adhesive sheets (you can cut it down to the size you need, which I made slightly larger than the circle die. It’s two sided so you simply layer the strips onto one side. Then you’ll die cut using the largest circle die from our Layering Circle dies … then simply peel off the backing and attach it to the scored card front.

The greeting is embossed in white and die cut using the Stitched Rectangle dies. Both the Layering Circles and the Stitched Rectangle sets of dies are must haves in your stamp room, so very versatile!

Hope you enjoyed another look at the Paradise Palms Bundle and today’s TROPICAL Card. Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Finding a Little Paradise Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share my Paradise Palms Card with you… Finding a Little Paradise which I think we could all use right now. I’ll also be sharing the dimensions and step by step directions so you can create this card and transport yourself (or your friend) someplace warm and relaxing!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic Black: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, Score at 4-1/4” and fold in half.  Also need a piece of scrap to die cut palm tree.
  • Cardstock / Mango Medley: 5-1/4” x 4”
  • Cardstock / Basic White: 5” x 3-3/4” (front) 5-1/4” x 4” (inside) plus 4” x 4” to color with blending brushes.

Instructions:

  • Attach the Mango Melody cardstock onto your Basic Black Cardbase.
  • Using 4” x 4” piece of white and a Blending Brush, apply Daffodil Delight to the center of your card and brush out all the way to each edge.
  • Repeat the application of color using Mango Medley to the top portion of the card (edge to edge) and blend down into the Daffodil Delight.
  • Repeat the application of color using Coastal Cabana to the bottom portion of the card (edge to edge) and blend up into the Daffodil Delight.
  • When your cardstock is fully covered with ink, die cut using the () circle die.
  • Die cut large palm tree out of the scrap piece of Basic Black.
  • Attach the circle in the upper / center section of the Whisper White.
  • Stamp greeting with Momento Ink onto Basic White on the left hand side.
  • Take this assembly and using the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
  • Secure die cut Palm onto front of card with a Mini Dimensional on top and adhesive on the bottom.
  • Attach card front assembly to the base of your card and the 5-1/4” x 4” Basic White to the inside of your card.

Don’t you just LOVE a fully textured card? Oh my gosh … it totally transforms this card. And of course I could not walk away without adding the Faux Sea Glass to my card, it even pulls color from the circle background.

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

WARM & BEACHY CARD

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Hey Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I thought I’d share a Warm & Beachy Card with you! Designed by Stampin’ Up! this card highlights the stamp set.

This card is so simple to make … with a few steps you will have created this cute card.

1. Stamp palm leaves in Evening Evergreen ink and trunk and coconuts using Soft Suede ink. Stamp the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink on Mint Macaron rectangle.
2. Die cut palm, coconut, and trunk images. Emboss the Crumb Cake piece.
3. Assemble palm trees and tear Crumb Cake piece at a slight angle.
4. Adhere Calypso Coral rectangle to card base, followed by the Crumb Cake embossed piece, ribbon and sentiment.

And you’re done! Easy peasy and oh so cute. I hope you enjoyed the Warm & Beachy Card today … I have more from this cute bundle to share with you!!

Thank you for joining me today,

Here is a list of the products used in today’s card ….

FUN “HOW TO” VIDEO’S …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared links to all of our Kit’s Collection stamping kits that are on Sale NOW … BOGO! When you buy one kit, you will get the second for 50% Off. So I thought I would share a few of the “how to” videos for some of the kits that some of you have already ordered!

As we all know, the kits are while supplies last, and when they are on sale, they will go pretty quick. Grab your favorites and stamp with a friend or gather the family around the table for some creative time. Oh yes, and they make the perfect gift.

Let’s start out with the KINDNESS CARDS KIT …

If you haven’t gotten your KINDNESS CARDS KIT yet … just click HERE!

Next up I’d like to share an awesome kit that is perfect for your the graduate in your family. Perfect for their dorm room as they head out to college, or for their room to collage their favorite summer memories. It’s great just to have around the house to post Dr. appointments and more …

It’s the CELEBRATE TODAY MAGNET BOARD KIT …

I love this kit and will be sending one along with my granddaughter as she heads off to UW Oshkosh this fall. She thought she might put some of her jewelry in the pockets!! Who knew! If you would like to get one (or two) of these kits … CLICK HERE!

I’m going to share one more video with you today … it’s a fav because we all need a little cheering up once in a while.

It’s the NOTES OF CHEER CARD KIT ….

This kit is perfect for NEW Crafters as it does not require any stamping at all. However, if you love this kit, and like to stamp … watch the video and then I’ll share how you can “tweek” your greetings.

I love the playful look of these cards and all that beautiful color! If you have your own sentiments … just flip over the pre-printed greeting and stamp your own! Birthday, Get Well, or Happy Retirement! Here is the link to get this wonderful kit: CLICK HERE!

There are many more kits you can choose from and remember, from now until the end of June you can pick one up for 50% Off during the BOGO Sale. Buy one, get one at 50% Off and feel free to mix and match.

I hope you enjoyed the “HOW TO VIDEOS” and that they showed you how easy it is to create with our kits. Click on THIS LINK HERE to view the list of kits.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Quick Easy Amazing Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Have you ever just lost your mojo and find it hard to come up with a card idea? Are you new to stamping and aren’t sure where to start? Well let me help you with these problems … because I can bring you a full stamping kit that you can whip out a beautiful card without a second thought … or the mess!

And for my new stampers … these amazing kits come with everything you need and full instructions to guide you to perfection! I’m talking about the Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection and they are having a BOGO sale!! Buy one, get one at 50% off.

These kits are fun and with so many different styles to pick from, you’ll want more than one. And with this BOGO sale … make sure you pick up one for your friends. AND … they make the perfect birthday or graduation gift for your crafting loved ones.

Here is a list of our fabulous kits. Click on anyone of them for more information or to begin your shopping. Stampin’ Up! will automatically give you the discount on the “higher priced” kit when you shop directly online.

Thank you for joining me today. Please let me know if you have any questions about this sale.

Have a wonderful Sunday ~

Hooray Birthday Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a cute card that is easy to recreate so we’ll celebrate the Hooray Birthday Card! Let’s begin with the main attraction, the Alphabest Bundle found on page 115 of your annual catalog.

Our base is Pool Party … and a Basic White cardstock front embossed with the Hives 3-D embossing folder. Use up your scraps for the greeting … We’re heat embossing the alphabet onto the scrap cardstock and then punch!!

To create the illusion of stringing up your greeting … simply glue your Bakers twine to the front of the card and attach your greeting (after punched) with either Glue Dots or Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Our pretty “Sparkle & Shine” Sequins Assortment finish off the card perfectly. How cute is that Hooray Birthday Card!? This little cutie could be sent to anyone on your birthday list.

Thank you for joining me today. Hope your day is a good one.

I have the list of ingredients for the Hooray Birthday Card for you …

FREE TUTORIAL FRIDAY!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m excited to share something fabulous with you … FREE TUTORIAL FRIDAY! Each Friday I will bring you a great card or project and will provide a full tutorial that includes supplies, dimensions and instructions with you!!

Today’s card is perfect for a Friday because we’re celebrating with another round! This comes from the “Brewed for You” bundle ….

Measurements: 

  • Card Base:  Daffodil Delight c/s:  4-1/4 x 11
  • Cardstock #2:  Pool Party c/s:  2-3/4 x 2-3/4
  • Cardstock #3: Basic White c/s:  3-1/2 x 3-1/2
  • Cardstock #4:  Petal Pink c/s:  3/8 x 3-1/2
  • Design A Daydream DSP:  2 x 5-1/4 (TWO – coordinating patterns)

Instructions:

  1. Score 4-1/4 x 11 base card at 5-1/2 and press in fold.
  2. Adhere two patterns of DSP to front of base card on an angle.
  3. Cut second from largest Stylish Shapes square from Pool Party c/s.  Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  4. Cut 3/8 x 3-1/2 Petal Pink cardstock, adhere over square off-set.
  5. Stamp beer glass and wine glass on Basic White c/s with Smoky Slate Ink.  Stamp inside beer with Daffodil Delight Ink and inside wine with Blackberry Bliss Ink.  Cut with Brewed Dies.  Add to square with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Stamp Brewed For You greeting with Blackberry Bliss Ink, cut with long Stylish Shapes label die, add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals over bottom of beer glass.
  7. Add 1 large and 2 Soft Succulent Opal Rounds to background.

Here is a list of ingredients along with the link to take you to my Online Store. By clicking the link, you can see details about the product, or begin shopping. Thank you!

Retiring List Made Easy …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The Last Chance List is now out and I couldn’t think of an better way to make the Retiring List Easy to use! Here are the retiring products along with the discounted pricing and a picture of the product! Remember, when they are gone … they are gone!

Some of my favorites are on this list … New Horizons, Artfully Layered and designer papers! Who doesn’t love those, especially when many are discounted!! Is YOUR favorite bundle or designer paper here? Time to grab it ….

Let me know if you have any questions, or need help placing your order. Thank you!

Sale: $16.20

Price: $18.00

Sale: $5.25

Price: $7.50

Sale: $17.00

Price: $34.00

Sale: $29.50

Price: $59.00

Sale: $17.50

Price: $35.00

Sale: $23.80

Price: $34.00

Sale: $5.25

Price: $7.50

Sale: $14.50

Price: $29.00

Sale: $5.25

Price: $7.50

Sale: $14.00

Price: $28.00

Sale: $13.50

Price: $27.00

Sale: $27.30

Price: $39.00

Sale: $14.00

Price: $28.00

Sale: $16.50

Price: $33.00

Sale: $4.50

Price: $5.00

Sale: $14.50

Price: $29.00

Sale: $5.00

Price: $10.00

Sale: $15.50

Price: $31.00

Easy Heat Embossed Birthday Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card for you! It’s an easy heat embossed birthday card that will WOW your friends and family. I created this with the Artfully Composed Suite. Yes, the same stamp set and dies that I just announced a New Class with.

This stunning beauty was done in Evening Evergreen (one of our in colors) and embossed in Gold. I took the basic card base cut at 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ the scored and folded at 4-1/4″ and stamped the front of it with the leaves using the Evening Evergreen ink. I love color on color as it adds a nice richness to the card, and gives it dimension by just stamping.

Next, I used the VersaMark ink to stamp the leaves all over the Evening Evergreen front (5″ x 3-3/4″) and then covered it with Gold Embossing powder, tapped off the excess and heat embossed until it was a beautiful, shiny gold!!

Once embossed, I layered it onto a 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of Gold Foil paper. I usually cut out leaves or the mat for my greeting out of the center of the gold as not to waste any (can’t see that part anyway!!

Then I stamped my greeting in Evening Evergreen on a piece of scrap and then cut it out. You can use dies or punches if you prefer. I layered it with a piece of Evening Evergreen and cut to match and then popped it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish off the card, I added some of the beautiful Gold dots from the Brushed Metallic Dots. I appreciate you stopping by my blog!

I hope I inspired you to pull out your heat gun again and do some embossing, or better yet … join my class on June 16th (Find Details Here) and discover all you can do with this amazing suite of products. Today we just touched the surface with our Easy Heat Embossed Birthday Card!

Thanks again for stopping by! Linda

I have a list of the products used below for your convenience so you may add this to your stamping collection.

Artfully Composed Class

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you enjoyed your weekend … I am happy to announce my upcoming Artfully Composed Class. This is a retiring bundle that I’m sad to see go, and want you to have a chance not only to order it but explore the many ways to use it!

Class will be held in my home on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 pm. I can make arrangements to a card kit sent to your home and will include a PDF which includes directions and pictures, just contact me / Class cost will vary due to mailing costs.

You can RSVP thru email (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) or message me below or through facebook, but please make sure to RSVP by Friday, June 10th.

I appreciate you stopping by today … Thank you!

You’re Invited to a Mystery Hostess Party …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to invite you to my Mystery Hostess Party. I’m hosting it this Memorial Day weekend on my Facebook page … CLICK HERE!

Will you be the lucky Hostess that gets all the goodies!? There are three ways to collect points to see who will be our Hostess … plus there will be fun give-a-ways for participation.

You can start collecting points early and join in on the fun: Here is the link to begin shopping: CLICK HERE You’ll get 10 points for every $35 you spend.

You can also collect points for joining my team / purchasing the Starter Kit with all the marvelous NEW In-Colors. Just check out this deal …. You choose $125 worth of products from the catalogs, then Stampin’ Up! will add in the 5 NEW In Color Ink Pads, the coordinating Cardstock and Designer Paper, plus a stamp pad for you to stamp on!! OH WAIT … that not all, did I mention FREE Shipping too!! A value of over $190 for ONLY $99. Amazing!

Let me know if you have any questions … Let’s get this weekend started and hope on over to my Facebook page and see what’s going on!! CLICK HERE

Have a great day, Linda

From One 12 x 12 Designer Paper to 8 Beautiful Cards!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you’ve been following me the past few days, you know that I took one 12 x 12 sheet of Designer paper and turned it into 8 beautiful cards. Today I will be showing you step by step how I did my cutting with a quick video! Then you will get to see the four remaining cards.

Don’t you love how simple that is … and this is perfect for creating multiple cards in a short period of time. My first card I kept very simple ….

Basic White cardbase with an 5-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ Balmy Blue mat. My greeting comes from the Paradise Palms stamp set and is punched with the Double Oval punch.

The second card …

Same dimensions on this card, however I used a Granny Apple green mat and Polished Pink ink, cardstock and ribbon. Don’t you just LOVE coordination!!! I brought in the Layering Circle dies to my sentiment and then added the Iridescent Rhinestones.

The third card is stepped up a bit …

I used the leaves die to create texture and a cool background for my floral piece … I matted the designer paper with Polished Pink and then a Granny Apple Green background. My granddaughters love this color combination. I also used the Iridescent Rhinestones on this card. My sentiment … that comes from the Happiness Abounds.

For my fourth and last card I wanted to show you that you can stamp directly onto the designer paper …

I also stamped directly onto the card base to create some depth and interest to the card. The leaves come from the Happiness Abounds as does the greeting. The mat and cardbase are Merry Merlot … it truly changes the look of the card and gives it a beautiful deep look. I completed my card with the white ribbon and Brass Butterflies.

My purpose for sharing this with you, is to inspire you to cut that beautiful designer paper AND how to take one 12 x 12 sheet of Designer paper and turned it into 8 beautiful cards.

Thank you so much for joining me today ~

Making Cute Cards from Scraps!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to show you a really cute card from the scraps left over from the Awash in Beauty Designer paper that I used on the last three cards … I still have four more to show you
after today!! Crazy right!

This card reminds me of my friend Mary … she always is posting pictures of her pretty kitties and her cute puppy, so this is in honor of all of you with four legged children!

I used the reverse side of the floral image on that sheet and loved the pattern … the cute little kitty relaxing in the chair comes from the Sit Stay Relax stamp set found in the Hostess Section of the new Annual Catalog. This is an exclusive stamp set created just for our Host/Hostesses.

You can get this by hosting your own party (in home or virtual … I do both) or if you place a qualifying order. I would also like to invite you to my MYSTERY HOSTESS PARTY this weekend on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page. More details to follow.

The Blushing Bride card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored & folded at 4-1/4″. The Awash in Beauty designer paper is cut (3X) to measure 1″ x 5-1/8″ and are secured to a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White. The image was stamped onto Basic White using Blushing Bride ink and covered in Wink of Stella. I finished it with Crumb Cake ink.

If you’re not the one who has these cute pets hanging out at your house, you have a friend who does! Just think, you can make this cute card with scraps. Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a list of products that I used in my Making Cute Cards from Scraps post today …

Three Quick & Easy Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m back with more Quick & Easy Cards from that same sheet of paper that I shared with you yesterday … Click Here to View! Don’t forget …. over the next few days I will be sharing “how to” make 8 beautiful “easy to make” cards from one sheet of designer paper … the Awash in Beauty Designer paper.

The layouts for all three cards are similar of coarse but the designer paper gives it a different look. I’ve also chose to use different colored card bases so you can see what a difference that can make on your card as well. Let’s take a look at the Granny Apple Green …

Wow! The Granny Apple Green really makes the greenery in the design POP!! I also decided to use the Double Oval punch for my greeting and the greeting comes from the Lighthouse Point stamp set. I added a bit of the White Frayed Ribbon which I cut the width in half.

My next card highlights the Merry Merlot in the Awash in Beauty Designer paper by using it as my card base ….

The card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored & folded at 4-1/4″ on all three of my cards. The Awash in Beauty designer paper and the inside piece of Basic White both measure 4″ x 5-1/4″. I just used scraps for my greetings, and I used the same one as the last card. I die cut the greeting using the Layering Circle dies and added a ribbon to complete the card.

If you look at my three cards together you will see the pattern of the paper ….

I did add the Iridescent Rhinestones to all three cards. Don’t you just love these Quick & Easy Flower Cards. Thanks for joining me today!

Here is a list of the items I used in my Quick & Easy Cards post today … Just click on the item for more details or to begin shopping. Thank you.