Making cards is sooo Cool …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As the weather warms and the daylight grows, so does the thirst for summer fun. Help quench that thirst with So Cool—the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed to engage kids and inspire their creativity!

This fun, family-friendly kit features vivid, colorful card bases shaped like the deliciously cool treats of summer. It also includes two full sticker sheets, playful die-cut elements, embellishments, and a versatile stamp set with ink—enough supplies to make 12 cards with matching envelopes. 

With this kit, you can spend quality time creating something unique with your special little ones. This kit also makes a thoughtful gift that kids and families are sure to appreciate. Once the cards are assembled, the creative fun doesn’t have to end: keep crafting by pairing the sticker sheets and stamps with products from the Ice Cream Corner Suite in our January–June 2021 Mini Catalog. The kit and suite go together perfectly, just like summer and fun!

So, what makes the April Paper Pumpkin kit So Cool? This vivid, summer-inspired kit includes two full sticker sheets and all supplies needed to make 12 fun-shaped cards with matching envelopes. But, even more cool: it’s the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed with kids in mind!

All of us with kiddos close at heart, such as children or grandchildren, will want to take advantage of this opportunity to subscribe now. Check out the So Cool video, so you can see how this kit offers the perfect way to engage little ones and spark their imagination while introducing them to the fun of papercrafting…. 

Each kit comes with an exclusive stamp set and ink spot, making it a great way to start building a collection of crafting tools if you are new to stamping / paper crafting. To subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin CLICK HERE … It will take you to my page.

Thank you for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Have a great Friday!

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 ♥ 

Throwback Thursday: You’re Always On My Mind Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Here today with a sweet card that I created using the Under My Umbrella stamp set and our March 2020 “No Matter the Weather” Paper Pumpkin.  I knew from the beginning that I wanted to pair up the boots with the Umbrella …

I choose the pink and combined it with Smoky Slate … so pretty together.  My stripped background paper is actually the inside of the envelope from my Paper Pumpkin kit.  I needed another color to go between my boots and my background so I went with Whisper White … it just seemed to “bright” so I toned it down my using my Aqua Painter to color wash the Smoky Slate and creating a fun background for my boots!

The umbrella was stamped with Smoky Slate onto the left over paper from the envelope, and then punched with the coordinating umbrella punch.  Both of these were popped up onto the die cut piece.  The die cut comes from the Stitched so Sweetly dies.  The greeting sentiment is from the Under My Umbrella stamp set and was stamped with the Smoky Slate and also die cut from the Stitched to Sweetly dies.

Supply List

My pretty little bouquet of flowers you should recognize from the Easter Card I did earlier this week … these and the heart come from the No Matter the Weather Paper Pumpkin kit.  Both are kissed with a little sparkle from our Wink of Stella pen.  Did you notice the sweet little raindrops?  They also come from the Paper Pumpkin kit.

I love combining the Under my Umbrella bundle with the No Matter the Weather Paper Pumpkin kit…. it expands the creativity level of the kit and the contents of the kit are so much fun to use with the stamp set and punch.

Thank you for hanging out with me today. Hope this was a little escape for a while and inspires you to hang out in your stamp room.

Stay safe, healthy and have a great day.  Linda

Floating Frame Technique Explained …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share with you “how to” create two cards with the “Floating Frame” technique. I have also included my video from last nights Facebook LIVE presentation. Grab a cup of coffee as I share these amazing cards with you …

The video will show you step by step how I created these amazing cards with this different technique, who knew that a common food wrap from your kitchen would be so helpful!! Let’s see the floating …

Now join me for the video … Got your coffee? Maybe even a note pad!! When you watch how I remove the film from the butterflies, it works best when you pull to the side (like I did at the end) than trying to pull up. Have a look …

I love coloring so that part of the technique was easy, and the new dies make it easy to cut them out too … I don’t even mind putting all of the dimensionals on, just takes me a while to pick them all off … LOL! Once you peel off the film it uncovers an effect as if the butterflies are actually floating.

I promised to show you a second card, one with the piece that was cut while creating the frame …

I placed the piece down onto the card front and peeled off the film just like in the video … including the Wink of Stella!! I stamped my sentiment from the Sunflower Celebrations stamp set in Melon Mambo, then added a coordinating mat and attached the entire front to the Basic White card base. Here is a close up …

So what do you think? Is this your kind of technique … Will you be trying it? I’d love to hear from you, please comment below. I think the Floating & Fluttering Bundle is an easy way to start learning how to make these cards because the are mainly joined together.

I enjoyed making these cards … I’m going to love sending them out ❤ I thank you for joining me today, I hope you have an amazing 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 ♥ 

The Sun is Setting …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick reminder that the Sun is Setting on Here’s to You! March 10th is the last day to subscribe to the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit. This one-of-a-kind kit offers a “hip, hip, hooray” and let’s celebrate each of life’s magnificent milestones. With inspiring imagery, celebratory sentiments, and a pretty pack of reusable stencils, March’s majestic kit has something for every subscriber to enjoy!

Three cheers for mountain air, a sky filled with sunshine, and finding joy in life’s journey! Adventure awaits inside this month’s majestic, mountain-themed kit. With enough elements and embellishments to create eight cards and coordinating envelopes, the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit is the perfect pick for celebrating life’s little moments and mountain-high milestones!

What makes March’s kit one-of-a-kind? The spectacular set of four FREE stencils—and a stamping sponge—that you’ll find inside! Pair this pack of stunning stencils with the kit’s contents to stamp a springtime scene, then store the set to stamp for any season in the future. Clean up your binoculars and dust off your hiking boots—the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit is ready to lead you on an excursion to explore your creativity!

You can subscribe now by CLICKING ON THIS LINK and it will take you to my Paper Pumpkin page. Please let me know if you have any questions before subscribing or after, I’m here to help.

I would love to have you join me on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook Page as I go LIVE tonight at 6:30 with another technique … CLICK HERE to direct you to my page!

Thank you for stopping by today. Enjoy your day ~

Lovely Greenery Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing two cards created with the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper. These cards were created to highlight this delightful designer paper with it’s elegant greenery with painted watercolor patterns will give your projects an organic feel. One side of each sheet has large, leafy designs; the other side has painted patterns. This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more!

My first card uses a quarter sheet of the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper … trimmed down an 1/8 of an inch to have a Garden Green mat behind it …

The ribbon is stunning!! It is the Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon. It matches perfectly with the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper because of all the beautiful shades of green in this paper.

My next card began with a 1/4 sheet of another pattern from the designer paper but then cut in half. You will get 24 cards out of your designer paper with this layout …

Along with the pretty paper and beautiful ribbon, I’ve added a touch of texture to this card … the Tasteful Textile embossing folders. It adds such a pretty touch to the card.

The greeting comes from the Forever Fern bundle but the die cut circle comes from the Heartwarming Hugs product suite … you must check it out, it is soo cool.

Hope you have enjoyed my card share today, I have listed the ingredients for you below. You can click on any one of them for more information or to begin shopping.

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have enjoyed todays cards. Thank you so much for stopping by ….

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 ♥ 

Simply Sunday: Forever Fern

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share a NEW stamp set with you today! Yes, it comes with all the bells & whistles in the product suite; dies, designer paper, embossing folders … oh my!!  But today, we are taking it back to the basics; Stamps … Ink … and cardstock. Simply beautiful.

The new Forever Fern is filled with beautifully designed realistic foliage, and will steal the show when you create with this set! This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images. Just take a look …

So much beautiful foliage to choose from … I picked 3 different types of leaves, the speckles and the greeting.  There are four ink colors: Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce and Pretty Peacock.

The little skinny leaf foliage was stamped in Garden Green, I then stamped the “bushy” foliage in the Pear Pizzazz and the little leaves were stamped in the Shaded Spruce.  The greeting and the speckles were done in the Pretty Peacock.

I love those little speckles … they really do seem to tie everything together so nicely and adds some dimension to a “stamped only” card. This is perfect for beginner stampers as you can get beautifully hand stamped cards with a small investment.

Those of you who have to have it all … well, that is there for you as well!  With coordinating dies, embossing folders and embellishments, you are going to have a blast!! 

We all need quick cards once in a while and this will fit the bill for either a feminine card or … you can most definitely make a masculine card with this set.

Enjoy your day, and I thank you for dropping in to check out my blog.

Here is a list of today’s card supplies: The Forever Fern will be available for purchase on June 3rd, when the 2020-21 Catalog goes live …

Just Wanted to Say Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yippee … it’s the weekend and I have a sweet -n- simple card to share with you today using the cutest little snail to mail! And our sweet little snail teamed up with the Many Messages Bundle to send you wishes from a grateful heart …

You know what they say “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” … these two bundles pair so nicely together (actually the Many Messages stamp set pairs perfectly with any of our stamp sets!) Even the little stars and hearts came from the Many Messages stamp set.

Let’s begin with the soft warm glow behind our friendly little snail … I used the blending brush with Bermuda Bay ink to create an area to highlight our snail. Our snail was created using the dies and cutting from the designer paper… you also have the option of stamping your snail and coloring this little cutie any way you want!!

I have mentioned that the sentiments come from the Many Messages stamp set … a large grouping of sentiments that are stamped all at once, and can also be die cut all at one!! How easy is that …

I like to use my Stamparatus and then stamp multiple colors and create a large collection of sentiments that I can just select at a moments notice. I love to create dimension and texture on my cards so I popped up the sentiments, the snail and the stars and hearts.

These little snails are sure to bring the fun to the party or to let you know how grateful you are for having them in your life… both will bring a smile to your face.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog, I appreciate the company.

Enjoy this beautiful day ~

Sending some Snail Mail Love …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sending a little love today via Snail Mail with this adorable collection, from the whimsical stamps to the enchanting Designer Paper is everything that is bright and delightful! The bold colors and whimsical style make it perfect for cards and projects that need an infusion of fun.

The Snailed It Bundle includes the Snailed It Stamp Set and the Snail Dies. The Snailed It Stamp Set has the cutest mail carriers you have ever seen … unless your mail carrier is my Godson, because I think he’s pretty handsome! But with these carriers … you’ll be able to decorate all your letters and parcels with those adorable snails.

With the Snail Dies, mailing letters will never be the same again! The cute snail, mushroom and postal stamp dies cut of the stamped motives of the coordinating Snailed It Stamp Set. Additionally, you can also create a tiny envelope with one of the dies that everyone will love!

I created this adorable card to celebrate my granddaughters birthday …

The Bermuda Bay card base and Basic White mat are the perfect combination to make highlight the whimsical Snail Mail Designer Series paper … it just makes you smile! And so does the little birthday snail receiving the present.

The sentiments themselves are magical and will create a celebration worthy of the birthday party. These come from the Many Messages Bundle …

Thank you for joining me today to check out this sweet little suite … it is truly a party waiting to happen! Are you in?? I have listed the supplies below for your ease of shopping. Our March Hostess code is: S94BZXER. I will draw a name at the end of March from all who use the Hostess Code, and they will be rewarded a prize. Just check out all of the cute projects you can make with this suite …

Thank you again, and 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 ♥ 

Here’s to You …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit offers an opportunity to cheer on your friends and family in a brightly-beaming and beautiful way! With printed layering pieces of lovely landscapes, decorative die-cut clouds, and an exclusive eight-piece stamp set with inspiring imagery and celebratory sentiments, you’ll have enough elements and embellishments to create eight colorful cards and coordinating envelopes. Celebrating life’s mountain-high moments and magnificent milestones is a sweet summer breeze with inspiring imagery of wildflowers, pretty pines, and sunny skies!

Plus, in this month’s marvelous kit, we’ve included a surprise worth celebrating: a set of four spectacular stencils—and a stamping sponge—for free! And, it all arrives at your mailbox in a cute and collectible box. You really won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind kit!

To embark on the adventure, start your subscription between now and 10 March. Just click the link highlighted in blue! P.S. Stampin’ Up! has created this video to give you a fun sneak peek at this kit and the special free gift! Let’s take a look …

Thank you for joining me today. Let me know if you have any questions on Paper Pumpkin, how to get started … or click on the link above it your ready to experience the adventure.

Have an amazing day ~

Creating Gift Baskets with the Mini Curvy Keepsake Box

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Today I’d like to share with you a video and some cute gift baskets I created using the Mini Curvy Keepsake Box Dies. You’ll be amazed at how easy they are to make!! The video will take you step by step through the creation.

Sit back and enjoy this short replay of my Facebook LIVE presentation …

Aren’t they just the cutest little baskets!? Whether you create a gift basket or an Easter Basket, you will surely bring a smile to their face when they receive one of these little cuties.

The Marvelous Magenta Gift Basket was created with the 2020-2022 In-Color Designer Series Paper Stack that will be available in the upcoming Annual Catalog.

During our Facebook LIVE, one of my viewers; Kathie commented on how cute these would be as a place setting on her Easter table … what a cute idea!! I’m excited to think of all the amazing ideas you, my stampin’ friends will come up with.

Have fun with this. Thank you for hanging out with me today.

Have yourself 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 ♥ 

Birthday Messages …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Tuesday to you! Yesterday I shared a card that I created using the Many Messages bundle from the Jan. – June Mini Catalog. This is such a fun way to stamp sentiments … one stamp, one die cut and “many messages”!!

Today’s card was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed in White…. then I used the Blending Brushes to apply Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape and Marvelous Magenta. Wipe off the excess ink and see the white emerge beautifully. I tried a damp sponge technique on this card … not sure if I like it or not; What Do YOU Think?? Do you like to “dry brush effect”?

Next up is applying the sentiments … earlier I put the stamp on the Stamparatus and stamped out several different colors, then die cut them and tucked them into a stamp case for safe keeping until I need a sentiment … on this card I used several different colors to make the card even more fun! I layered the cardfront onto a Basic White mat and a Gorgeous Grape card base.

What I do love is the fun colorful background … so many happy thoughts in white, and then our Birthday sentiments highlighted bold and bright. And a butterfly from the Floating & Fluttering Bundle to bring a little added joy.

I thank you for stopping by to visit today, I hope your Tuesday is a good one.

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 ♥ 

Be Strong, Be Brave … Many Messages

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today we enter a brand new week … a new month … and I’m sharing a NEW Stamp Set!! I’m really excited to share this fun bundle with you, it’s the Many Messages bundle and it is created to answer your “sentiment” needs!! It has something for every occasion …

This amazing bundle not only has all of these sentiments, but it has a die to cut them all out for you!! You can do what I did … I put the stamp onto my Stamparatus and stamped them in different colors, cut them out, and saved them to use on any card at any time!

For today’s card, I stamped the card front with the full stamp and embossed it in white. I then choose a couple of sentiments from my stash and spotlighted those on the cardfront….

By embossing the cardfront this way, it adds a nice texture and subtle look to the front. The images were stamped in the coordinating ink to match the mat which really pops the sentiments … highlighting them.

A simple card with a big statement … you can create anything you’d like. I also brought in the Floating & Fluttering bundle to add some warmth to the card, just because we all love butterflies! They are pretty and they hold a special meaning in many of our lives.

A little Wink of Stella to the wings and your card is complete…. just mail it out and let someone know that you support them, or wish them a happy birthday or anniversary … so many to choose from.

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into this bundle, I will be back to share more fun things you can do with it.

Thank you so much for joining me today.

I hope your week is a good one ~

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: Beautiful Daisies

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are having a beautiful weekend! I spent yesterday with many of you, my stampin’ friends at my “Farewell to Sale-a-bration” Party. Today I’d like to share 3 cards with you that I created with the “Oh So Ombre” Designer Series paper … some decorative masks … the Blending Brushes … and the sweet Daisy Punch!

My first card was created with an retired decorative mask but I was giving some away as Door Prizes so I wanted to show them how they could use them. It is the Blackberry Bliss “Oh So Ombre” designer paper, ink and cardstock. Depending on how you cut your 6 x 6 designer paper … you can easily get 2 cards out of it. You lay the decorative mask on top of the “Oh So Ombre” designer paper and begin applying ink with the use of the Blending Brushes.

I stamped my greeting in Blackberry Bliss using the Lovely You stamp set. I punched it out using the 1-1/4″ circle punch, which I also used to punch out a piece of Blackberry Bliss… that was run through the Stampin’ Emboss & Die cut machine using the Subtle Embossing Folder.

The only thing that I “popped” up was the Daisy, which I also embellished with Wink of Stella … wow, does that make the daisy pop off the card!! Beautiful!

The second card done in Granny Apple Green was done with the “Basic Pattern Decorative Masks” that can be found in the Annual Catalog. I punched the center of the daisy from the designer paper and added Wink of Stella to the petals of the daisy.

The sentiment comes from the “Lovely You” stamp set … and was hand cut it to highlight it.

The third and last card uses a retired mask, and the “Oh So Ombre” designer paper which pops when backed with the Basic White cardstock. The Basic White Daisy and banner which hosts another greeting from the Lovely You stamp set.

I wanted to share with you how you can enhance your designer paper with the use of some basic tools … ink, a mask and the blending brushes. It’s quick, easy and really makes a beautiful impact on your cards…. and you can’t go wrong with a pretty daisy and some Wink of Stella!!

The “Oh So Ombre” Designer Series paper is just one of the Sale-a-bration items. Today is the last day which you can be rewarded with a FREE Sale-a-bration items … just wanted to share a reminder with you.

Thank you so much for joining me today. Enjoy yours ~

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 ♥ 

Celebrate Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Think pink! This lovely little card is pretty in pink and cute as a button.Create your own colorful cards with a spectacular stack of Designer Series Paper!

The patterned pink paper strips used to make this masterpiece are included in the build-your-own Starter Kit you receive when you sign up to become an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. But, you can only get it during our Sale-A-Bration sale, which ends on 28 February! Don’t delay—if you’ve ever thought about joining the Stampin’ Up! family, today’s the day! Not only will you have early access to new products, you’ll get to earn rewards, learn how to build your business, and be part of an incredible community.

To learn more about joining Stampin’ Up!, click here:

http://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=26646

I would love to talk to you about your questions and concerns … Message me below or email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com We could also meet on Facebook and video chat!

Speaking of joining the fun … don’t forget to hop on over to my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page for the party … There will be Games * Prizes * Specials & More. The LIVE Demontration begins at 10 am Central Time!

Thank you for joining me today. Stop back tomorrow for my Simply Sunday card.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Makin’ My Heart Happy

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Can you believe Sale-a-bration is almost over?! There are only a few days left to get your free Sale-a-bration products before they’re gone. The Punch Party stamp set is probably one of my favorites in the brochure since it can be used in so many different ways….

What’s your favorite product from the Sale-a-bration brochure? I would love to here what your favorite it … Please put them in the message area below.

Don’t forget to join me tomorrow on my Linda’s Stampin Escape Facebook page when I go LIVE at 10 am to kick of my …

Thank you and have a great day!