Simply Sunday: Pretty Papers Make Pretty Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Fourth of July! Yesterday I shared a pattern for the Drapery Fold Technique, so today I thought I would share a pretty card that uses up our designer paper scraps!! So simple to make, yet so pretty and impressive!

I’m using the stunning “Hand-Penned” designer paper again today, which is currently on sale at 15% off regular price. I’m also using the same cardstock and ribbon in Pale Papaya and the Genial Gems! I did this to show you another way to use the supplies you already have!!

Card Dimensions ….

  • Pale Papaya Card base is cut 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
  • Basic White is cut 5 1/4″ x 4″. 
  • Designer paper is 1/4″ strips (of all lengths)
  • Pale Papaya Ribbon length (Approx. 7″ for card and 12″ for bow)

Use your “shortest” strips of designer paper first as you will start laying your strips onto the Basic White card front. Start from the at the bottom and work your way up.

I simply put adhesive on the back, layer it onto my card and trim off excess … depending on the length you have left over, you may use is further up the card! Once you get to the height of designer paper you like …. stamp your greeting. I used the Lovely You Stamp Set again.

I had fun with the Pale Papaya Open Weave ribbon … I love that the Polka Dots from the Hand-Penned Designer paper show through!! It adds an elegant touch to our card but doesn’t hid the paper.

I created the bow by cutting it in half!! Yes, took my scissors and cut it right down the center, then loop your layers of ribbon and tie in the center to create your doubled bow! With a few simple strips of cardstock, you can easily create these beautiful cards as well.

To finish off my card, I added the Genial Gems as I did yesterday, but used the Mint Macaron color this time. I like that it carries on a little bit of the shine you get from the ribbon.

Enjoy your July 4th & be safe.

Thank you for taking time out of your holiday to stop by and check out my post.

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 ♥ 

A Pretty Fancy Fold for your Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Fourth of July weekend .. I hope it’s a long one for you! I will be back at work on Monday as usual. Today I’d like to share another pattern for the Drapery Fold Technique … this one fits the Vertical / Portrait card layout and I will include the dimensions for you!

This drapery fold is no more that an angled cut, a few score lines, and an accordion fold, so it’s a great way to show off the beautiful designer papers. I’m using the stunning “Hand-Penned” designer paper which is currently on sale at 15% off regular price.

Card Dimensions:

  • Card base is cut 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
  • Whisper White is cut 5 1/4″ x 4″. 
  • Designer paper is cut 10″ x 4″. This allows for a larger greeting and saves paper!
  • On the 10″ length piece, score at 2″, 3″, 5″, 6″, 8″, and 9″.
  • Make a “tick mark” one inch from the top right side of your designer paper.
  • Align your scored cardstock into your paper cutter at your first score line (2″) to the “tick mark” and cut.
  • Accordion fold on the score lines to make your drapery fold.

My greeting comes from the Lovely You stamp set and is stamped in Pale Papaya ink … one of our newest In-Colors. It coordinates with the Cardstock, designer paper, ribbon and the Genial Gems! Whew … Stampin’ Up! makes it easy to coordinate.

With a few simple score marks and an accordion style fold, you too can create these beautiful fancy fold cards. You can check out the horizontal/landscape layout Drapery Fold card on my YouTube Page … Click Here! Don’t forget to subscribe while you are there … Thank you!!

Enjoy your holiday weekend & be safe.

Thank you for joining me today.

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 ♥ 

You’re a Peach!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so excited for today … we kick off our Designer Series paper Sale but I also have an amazing project created using the designer paper. It was created by our Artisan Design Team member, Chloe Evans ….

Chloe Evans: “I always love creating rosettes. They are such fun design and can be used in so many ways. As soon as I saw You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper, I knew it would make the most amazing rosettes.”

I’m excited to tell you about the upcoming Designer Series Paper Sale! During this promotion you can save 15% on Select Designer papers … I have the list for you today, then I’ll be sharing great ways to utilize your designer papers all week long, right here on my blog!!

This promotion is the perfect opportunity to stock up and save on gorgeous Designer Series Paper. I plan on taking advantage of it to restock my inventory. If you’d like to do the same, let me know! I’d be happy to place an order for you.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Enjoy the rest of your week … Friday is almost here!

Drapery Fold Technique: Pansy Petals

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’ve got so much to share with you today! First, one of my favorite “Fold” techniques with two cards and a video! Plus, I’m using the Pansy Petals Designer Series paper that goes on sale tomorrow.

But before that starts I have one last reminder …. TODAY is the Last Day to purchase from the Jan – June Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE TO VIEW Save up to 50% on select items.

Sometimes we forget about Fun Folds or Techniques we used years ago but I have no problem bringing back the great ones, and the Drapery Fold card is one of those, and I’ve combined it with the Pansy Petals Designer Series paper ….

There are different dimensions for this fold out in the crafting world (I’ll share another with you tomorrow) Today I’m going to share the “full card” dimensions for the drapery fold. You’ll begin with a 11-1/2″ x 4″ piece of designer paper, then score at 3″ – 4″ – 6″ – 7″ – 9″ and 10″.

You will “cut” your paper from the bottom of the 3″ score line to approximately 1″ from the top of the right side of your designer paper. Your adhesive goes on 1″ folds (as shown in the video). DON’T throw away that piece you cut off …. because I’ll show you how to make a card with it ….

The layout of your drapery fold for the piece you cut off depends on the design … we had to make sure our daisies were facing the proper direction. With that being said, I added my adhesive and mounted it onto a piece of 3″ x 3″ white piece of cardstock… the Evening Evergreen mat is 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″.

The pretty stripped background paper also comes from the Pansy Petals designer series paper, as does the cute little pansy I used to embellish my card. Now let’s check out that video ….

The video is from my Facebook LIVE last night … I hope you join me next Tuesday at 6:30 pm Central Time. It’s so much fun sharing; I just loved Beth’s idea of turning the small leftover piece into a gift tag! We learn more when we share our ideas, and my stampin’ friends inspire me all the time.

Just a few reminders before I go … Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for the Mini Catalog and then our Designer Paper Sale begins on Thursday, July 1st!

Thank you so much for hanging out with me today, and checking out my blog.

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 ♥ 

Showcasing: In Good Taste Cards & Projects

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

With our Designer Series paper sale coming up, each day I’m showcasing the papers on sale, today … In Good Taste. This amazing paper shouts … texture! The natural patterns of wood, stone, fabric and tiles are perfect for all occasions and very gender neutral… male or female, you’ll love this paper.

I’m showcasing one of the wood patterns (the paper behind my card is also from the In Good Taste Designer paper… Don’t you just love the barnwood!!) I thought the dark wood really made my sunflower pop.

I love the rustic look with the sunflower, and it is one of the designer papers that go On Sale on Thursday, July 1st!

The In Good Taste Designer paper is so very versatile because the textile patterns are so stunning and well chosen. I think Stampin’ Up! gave us a good variety of patterns.

The sunflower was stamped and then colored with the Stampin’ Blends …. once I was done, I covered it with Versamark, embossed it in clear embossing powder! This gives it a beautiful shine and makes the color really pop.

The results are amazing! The dark color of the “In Good Taste” Designer Series paper and the depth you get when you clear emboss your sunflower really stand out and compliment each other well.

Here are two more cards that Stampin’ Up! created using the In Good Taste Designer paper…

Two new textile backgrounds … a woven pattern and tiles! This designer paper is simply amazing.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my finished sunflower card and the two Stampin’ Up! samples. Thank you so very much for spending a part of your day with me.

Have a great 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 ♥ 

Tidings of Christmas Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you enjoyed your weekend … Yesterday, I shared Stampin’ Up! is hosting a Designer Series paper sale which begins July 1st!! There are 9 different packages on sale (listed below) … today I’m going to showcase the Tidings of Christmas paper …

The Tidings of Christmas Designer paper is 6 x 6″! I love that you can purchase one, two or more at a savings of 15% … this is so much different than what we had in the past!! Here is a list of the other 8 designer papers …

Here’s my first sample from the Tidings of Christmas Designer Series paper ….

I love the color pallet of this paper, with the new Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen and Cherry Cobbler … so pretty together. This pattern can be used in so many ways, and not only for Christmas but a nice birthday card for those who’s birthdays fall during the holiday season.

The next card has a similar pattern but done in Misty Moonlight and Soft Succulent …

I used the coordinating stamp set and dies from the Tidings of Christmas suite … I love these stockings and the stamped patterns work so nicely with the designer paper. The die cut greenery also coordinates with the designer paper!

There are so many cool patterns in this Tidings of Christmas paper pack alone so I’ll share more with you during the sale!!

If you’re looking for some fun techniques to do with your designer papers… I invite you to join me tomorrow night for my Facebook LIVE Technique Tuesday.

Thank you for spending some time with me today!

Have a wonderful day ~

Designer Series Paper Sale!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Sunday!!

I’m excited to tell you about the upcoming Designer Series Paper Sale! During this promotion you can save 15% on Select Designer papers … I have the list for you today, then I’ll be sharing great ways to utilize your designer papers all week long, right here on my blog!!

Here’s a little beauty from the Hand Penned Designer Series paper ….

These sparkly beauties are from a Technique Tuesday LIVE demonstration I did … You can see the entire post and watch the VIDEO by CLICKING ON THIS LINK.

This promotion is the perfect opportunity to stock up and save on gorgeous Designer Series Paper. I plan on taking advantage of it to restock my inventory. If you’d like to do the same, let me know! I’d be happy to place an order for you.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

Count on Me Mirror Image Technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’ve got something really cute to share with you today … direct from Stampin’ Up!

Today, we’re getting creative with the cuddly creatures featured in the Count On Me Stamp Set. Show someone special that you’ve got their back with back-to-back bears! Take a look at this tutorial video and master the mirror technique.

Isn’t this technique cool? I love it, but I use my Stamparatus to make sure my image is darker, either way works!! Have you tried the mirror technique? Let me know in a comment below!

Thank you for dropping in for a visit, and enjoy the weekend!!

Have a great day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥

FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is the day!! Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $50 or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to my stampin’ store at: http://www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net and get ready to save!

Mark it on your calendar …. Thursday, June 24th …. FREE SHIIPPING with a purchase of $50 or more … It’s ONE DAY ONLY so get your lists ready!!

The clock is ticking—it’s your last chance to save up to 50% on retiring items! On 30 June, the Last Chance Products promotion will come to an end …. It’s a great time to stock up on your favorite designer papers and other supplies, stamps, etc.

TIP OF THE DAY …. Combine these two promotions from Stampin’ Up! and save even more!

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help placing an order, I’m here to help.

Have yourself a most wonderful day!!

Hey Girlfriend …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share two cards with you from the “Hey Girlfriend” stamp set which will be retiring at the end of this month! This set is so fun and versatile you are going to fall in love with it.

My first card highlights one of the “girlfriends”, the lovely True Love Designer Series paper from the “Love You Always” suite, and the Oval Occasions Bundle. The Love you Always designer paper is the backdrop to the card … those cute little polka dots really add an element of FUN to the card.

Our first “girlfriend” is stamped on Basic White with our Momento Ink and colored in with the Stampin’ Blends. I have listed the colors below. They are so easy to use when coloring on your images because of the two shades that blend so effortlessly together … and I always have the color lifter by my side so I can pull some color up if needed and make those highlights pop! I finished off her outfit by adding a touch of my Wink of Stella to her top and the bow in her hair. Then added a touch of bling (because what girls doesn’t like a little bling) to the card with some Elegant Faceted Gems.

My second “girlfriend” also used the Oh So Ombre designer series paper, not only for the background … but for her dress! I just stamped her onto the designer paper and then cut out the dress. How fun is that!! The Oh So Ombre is Granny Apple Green and I teamed it up with Flirty Flamingo to really say “WOW”!! Girls love those fun bright colors.

This paper was from our January Sale-a-bration products … Our NEXT Sale-a-bration event will kick off August 3rd!! Sale-a-brations are always a big event because for every $50 you spend, you can chose an exclusive FREE Sale-a-bration item!!

Our girlfriend was stamped on Basic White with Momento Ink and cut out with the Rectangle Stitched dies. She too is colored with the Stampin’ Blends. These sweet girlfriends are so cute and fun to stamp with, and my favorite part is that they can be any nationality! My real friends come in all colors, so my cards reflect that … The world is full of beautiful people in every shade of color … let’s celebrate that.

The greeting comes from our Hey Girlfriend stamp set and was punched out using the the Oval Occasions punches. Add a bow and your card is complete! I had so much fun playing with this set, you are sure to see even more of these from me!

I brought in the “Oval Occasions” bundle to compliment my cards today …

First, the “So Lucky to Know You” greeting from my first “girlfriend” card came for the Oval Occasions stamp set, and the Double Oval punch was used on my second “girlfriend” card to punch out and highlight the greeting.

It’s so sad … the Hey Girlfriend stamp set, the True Love Designer Paper, and the Oval Occasions Stamp Set are on the RETIRING LIST and will be gone at the end of this month …. only 7 more days before they are gone forever. This Thursday Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on all orders of $50 or more so you can get your favorite retiring products shipped directly to you FREE!! Nice way to save.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you have a great day!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥

BIG NEWS: Free Shipping!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Today I’d like to share some exciting news with you …

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On 24 June only, we are offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $50 or more.

This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to my stampin’ store at: http://www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net and get ready to save!

Mark it on your calendar …. Thursday, June 24th …. FREE SHIIPPING with a purchase of $50 or more … It’s ONE DAY ONLY so get your lists ready!!

The clock is ticking—it’s your last chance to save up to 50% on retiring items! On 30 June, the Last Chance Products promotion will come to an end …. It’s a great time to stock up on your favorite designer papers and other supplies, stamps, etc.

TIP OF THE DAY …. Combine these two promotions from Stampin’ Up! and save even more!

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help placing an order, I’m here to help.

Have yourself a most wonderful day!!

Art in Bloom Bundle; Three ways …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had to work but afterwards my daughter Nicki treated me to my favorite coffee (enough for a month) and the flowers my oldest daughter bought me for mothers day, bloomed again for fathers day and the my middle daughter treated me to Surf & Turf … a nice Rib Eye Steak and Lobster! It appears all the hard work of being a single Mom had paid off ❤

Today, direct from Stampin’ Up! I have three stamp-tacular samples—one simple, one stepped-up, and one super stepped-up!

With a stamp set that pairs perfectly with both an embossing folder and set of dies, you can take texture to the next level. Stamp a floral shape onto paper, press the paper into the embossing folder, then cut each embossed shape with the coordinating dies—your project will pop off the page!

To duplicate these adorable designs, add our beautiful Art in Bloom Bundle to your order. The Art in Bloom Stamp Set features floral sketches, watercolor washes, and heartfelt phrases, while the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder boasts a flowering embossing folder and a set of cute, coordinating dies!

I like all three cards, which is your favorite? Simple is always great for a quick card but I really like the way the “super stepped-up” card looks as well.

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have a wonderful day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥

Simply Sunday: Expressions of Friendships

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Let me wish any guys out there a “Happy Father’s Day” and a Happy Sunday to all of you. Today I have some great cards for you … If you are looking for some unique, pretty and simple ways to make cards, I have the answer for you today ….

Get yourself the “Create with Friends” stamp set, a package of “Expressions in Ink” Designer Series paper, and a package of “Guilded Gems” and you’ll be ready to create cool, quick cards!

Don’t you just love the pretty patterns of this paper, oooooh … then add gold and it’s irresistible. Now it’s time for the “Create with Friends” stamp set …

Now it’s time to get stampin’ and combine the two together … the hardest part will be deciding which one of the beautiful papers you want and what greeting you’d like on it. Maybe you want to send a card to a special friend, you can combine the stamps to create your own greeting …

I used Polished Pink cardstock and ink to coordinate with my designer paper. The watercolor splits perfectly in the center so you can highlight your greeting. It’s so pretty and so easy! #simplestamping

Let’s continue with another pattern, this time the designer paper was cut so the exposed area is on the side … a perfect place for our greeting.

I thought it would be pretty to emboss my greeting in gold to highlight the gold that is laced through the watercolor design of the paper. I think this card is perfect for birthday’s, a graduation, a new job … anything! On both cards I have decided to use the Gilded Gems, not only to coordinate but to add more depth and texture to the cards. They are way prettier than they appear on the cards.

I’m so happy you stopped by today to take a look. I hope you are having a wonderful day… Thank you.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥

Cheers, from my house to yours …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Whew … It was a warm one yesterday, so today I’m here to cool you off!! I’m sharing another card from the wonderfully versatile bundle … “Beauty of Friendship”. Yesterday I shared a simple card that showcased the designer paper and die cuts. Today will show you another pattern from the stunning papers and I will transform the tree just as the seasons do …

I chose the designer paper with the blue hues of Misty Moonlight …. the watercolor look almost appears as if it were in a painting with it’s layers of color. I was looking to create an alternative Christmas card, and here it is …

I used the same tree as yesterday’s card but this time I used Wink of Stella to create the snow affect upon it … a nice wintry look. I did the same to the “snow bank”.

Along with the tree and snow bank, I thought the birds would be a beautiful touch to this card so I die cut those out of Cherry Cobbler. Here you will get a better look at the way I painted the Wink of Stella on the tree … all on one side, as the wind blows!!

So I’ve taken you from a beautiful fall day (yesterday) to a wintry wonderland. There are so many other amazing patterns in the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series paper that you could create Spring and Summer just as easily.

I know some of my stampin’ friends are already working on their Christmas cards so I knew I couldn’t go wrong sharing this now.

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥

Beauty of the Earth Suite …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a masculine … or “earthy” card today that highlights the Beauty of the Earth Suite. You’ll see the Designer Paper, Dies and stamp set which will bring this card to life. Today’s my brothers birthday so I decided this was the perfect set for his card ….

The card showcases the Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper, in fact, it is the pattern shown above as the front piece…. I will show you a close up further down the post. It also highlights the dies …

It’s so easy to make a beautiful card using this suite … the designer paper creates depth, making you feel as if you are looking at the entire forest as it fades the farther away you get. The entire package of designer paper is just amazing!! Look at how bold and beautiful these colors are …. and for every season!

Let’s take a closer look at the watercolor effect they created on this designer paper ….

As you look from top to bottom the fade effect gets darker and the trees don’t have detailed definition but the watercolor look … even has “droplets” of color !

So Stampin’ Up! did all the work on the background of my card, so all I had to do was die cut the tree, stamp the greeting, and then die cut that (because that piece is included in the dies as well)!!

I finished off the card by die cutting the bottom piece and wrapping it with the White Bakers Twine to add a little texture, and to pull some white across the bottom. Nice balance.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card, this is only the first of many I have to share with you.

Thank you for checking in on me today, and have yourself an amazing weekend!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s 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 ♥