Something Sweet this Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We’ve baked up something special for your November Paper Pumpkin! Make the Christmas season a little sweeter with the Jolly Gingerbread kit! This box is filled with peppermint candy embellishments, curly designs, and an exclusive stamp set you’ll love!

Today is the LAST DAY to subscribe to this kit …

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers unique papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set designed to encourage and explore your creativity.

As your subscription continues, you will have a collection of cards—and other creations—for a variety of occasions, in addition to a stockpile of supplies! Don’t wait, you’ll want to this sweet holiday kit …

So, what’s in store for this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit? November’s cute, gingerbread-themed kit contains enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting. With curly cutouts, sugary stickers, and delicious die-cut designs in a special-edition box, a jolly holiday will be on its way with this kit!

The holidays are a perfect time to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, it makes crafting easy, and you can gather with friends or family to create these special products … You can also give them as a gift!

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

Thank you so very much for checking out my blog today, please let me know if I can help you with your Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Have a good 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 ♥ 

Celebrate those Curves with the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I just had to share this amazing new suite with you! It’s called the Quite Curvy bundle or the Variety Bundle which includes a Curvy Christmas! I’m so excited for this new product offering right before Christmas!!

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle can be used for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day crafts. The products can be bought separately, or you can save 10% by purchasing them all! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything your customers need to create cards for a variety of upcoming special occasions.

156228 – QUITE CURVY BUNDLE

158396 – QUITE CURVY VARIETY BUNDLE

This is a limited time only offer … The sales period runs 3 November 2020–4 January 2021… Let me know if you’re ready for one!

Thank you for stopping by and checking out this amazing new bundle, or should I say “Bundles”.

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: Feels Like Frost 5 Minute Card …

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Hello, Hello, Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? It is a bright sunny day here in Wisconsin … 68 degrees in November is sure to bring a smile on your face!! I have something else that will bring a smile to your face … a stunning Christmas card that will only take minutes to make!

Have you seen the Feels Like Frost Designer Series paper? Oh my … it’s beautiful! Stunning images on one side and silver foil designs on the other.

This only gives you a glimpse of the paper but I hope you get a picture of this, otherwise click on the link below and you will be able to see them close up.

Now lets get to that stunning and simple card that I created in minutes…

I began with the Misty Moonlight for my card base, which looked great with the pattern I chose. The snowy scene is like looking at a photograph.

I chose the Festive Corners for my greeting … it is so much fun to add to a card, yet the sweet font really adds beauty to the card. This was stamped with the coordinating Misty Moonlight.

The Feels Like Frost designer paper was trimmed down and matted with Whisper White to set the card off and help highlight those snowflakes.

Speaking of snowflakes … I highlighted them with the amazing “Elegant Faceted Gems”. They add a little sparkle and dimension to your card. And speaking of sparkle ….

Can you see the sparkly Metallic Mesh Ribbon (from the Magic in this Night Suite) this pretty bow is tied around the tree line in the card and really pulls your eye into that area … so pretty!

How amazing is this card and it only took around 5 minutes to create. Super … Simple … Stunning! These are the kind of cards I love. We all get a little busy, so it fits perfect into my schedule. (I still like some fussy cards too)

Hope today’s card inspired you to dig out some of your pretty paper and make some quick cards. Or if you have to have the Feels Like Frost … just click on the link below and it will take you to my online store.

Thank you for hanging out with me today! Hope you have a warm and 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 ♥ 

Ho Ho Ho … Look at the Snow!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

They say third time is a charm, so today is my third and last (for now) in my series of cards from the Trimming the Town Suite Collection. Today I’ll be using the dies from the bundle with focus on the Trimming the Town designer paper.

Our back ground is Pool Party and Snow … well, Whisper White cut into hills of fluffy layers of snow.

The dies not only cut out the stamped images but they also cut the house images on your designer paper … now that is what I call extra value.

I have another great tip that will bring even more value to your bundle … when cutting out the images on your designer paper (yes, you can cut out the trees too!) Don’t forget to cut the partial images as well … this is what I used, and hid them behind the snow!!

With our partial buildings and trees deep in the snow banks, I couldn’t help but add those sweet little Adhesive-backed Snowflakes.

This next picture shows a spattering of the “Wink of Stella” … this is done by tapping it onto a marker or such…

Just a reminder ….

When you purchase the Coming Home Stamp set individually or as part of the bundle or suite … $3 will be donated to charities devoted to adoption, foster care, and infertility. You can help make a difference in the lives of those affected.

Thank you for stopping by today.

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 ♥ 

From My Home to Yours …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is the second in my series of cards from the Trimming the Town Suite Collection. Today I’ll be using the dies from the bundle along with the designer paper.

The Trimming the Town designer series paper is the backdrop to the card … with the forest of trees and a sprinkling of snow, it’s the perfect setting for my cabin.

I stamped my cabin on Whisper White with Tuxedo Black Momento ink and then colored it with the Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends. I also used the Real Red for the Door and So Saffron for the Windows.

The snow was cut from the die included in the Coming Home Bundle… The greeting comes from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set.

The “Warm Wishes” greeting fits perfectly in this serene setting. I have fallin’ in love with this bundle… besides being an amazing bundle/suite, you can make a difference with the purchase of the set …

When you purchase the Coming Home Stamp set individually or as part of the bundle or suite … $3 will be donated to charities devoted to adoption, foster care, and infertility. You can help make a difference in the lives of those affected.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to visit me and learn about this opportunity to help others. Please let me know if you have any questions …. I am available to help.

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 ♥ 

Christmas Town …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I would like to share with you a very special suite, and one that I showcased last weekend at my Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party. Over the next couple days I will share some that will give you a glimpse into this versatile suite …

Capture the feel of a hometown holiday with the whimsical imagery and coordinating trimmings in the Trimming the Town Suite Collection.

The Trimming the Town Suite Collection includes:

  • Coming Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off)
  • Home Together Dies (10% off)
  • Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper
  • All the Trimmings Embellishments
  • All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack

Product colors: Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

This Christmas card features two patterns from this heartwarming designer paper and since the bottom design featured holiday wishes from all over the world … well, I thought I would add the “world”. I put a piece of Pool Party behind the Gold Foil die cut to create a more worldly effect!

The greeting was stamped from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and die cut with the Stitched Rectangle dies. All the pieces were brought together with the pretty “All the Trimmings” Olive ribbon, edged in gold.

Whether you purchase the Coming Home Stamp Set individually or as a part of a bundle or suite collection, $3** will be donated to charities devoted to adoption, foster care, and infertility. You will be making a difference in the lives of those who benefit from these charities.

You will receive from me a very special “Thank you” card from me for your purchase.

Thank you for hanging out with me today, I’ll see you here tomorrow for another of my “Trimming the Town” suite.

Have a great day, and enjoy this beautiful weather.

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 ♥ 

Wednesday Wow: Poinsettia Petals Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed the video yesterday, as I’m back today with the stunning card featured in the video. My attendee’s were so excited with the Brightly Gleaming Specialty paper from that product showcase that I carried it into the Poinsettia Petals showcase … the results were nothing short of amazing!!

We’ll begin with our card base … Pretty Peacock which coordinates with our Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper; enhanced with a mat of Copper Foil.

The focal point of our card is the stunning poinsettia embossed and cut with the specialty dies included in the Poinsettia Petals Bundle! I also hope you caught my tip on how to keep your dies aligned (it’s in the video).

It’s easy to see the beautiful texture and dimension these dies can created. And we finished off our poinsettia by adorning the center with the “Elegant Faceted Gems”… they are more stunning in person as they have a champagne color to them which really complements the Copper Foil Poinsettia.

Our poinsettia sits upon a piece of Very Vanilla cut from the Tasteful Labels dies and stamped in Pretty Peacock. Don’t ever be afraid of mixing and matching your bundles … they really can enhance your stamping experience.

For those of you who missed the LIVE presentation, don’t fret … I will be hosting another “All Day Stamp Party” on November 28th, 2020 – Small Business Saturday! I will have LIVE demonstrations, deals, prizes and a full day of fun!!

Thank you for joining me today,

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 ♥ 

More Poinsettia’s for you …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you have been doing good since I’ve seen you last. It has been a couple days but I have been partying with my stampin’ friends on Facebook. It was a blast and we’re ready to do it again.

I’m sharing a video today of one of the LIVE sessions, it features the Poinsettia Place suite …

I hope you enjoyed a little sneak peek into this fun filled weekend! If you missed it, let me know if you would like an invitation to my next “Virtual Party” … we will be celebrating Small Business Saturday and kicking off the Holidays!! You will also get in glimpse into the upcoming Mini and Sale-a-bration catalog!

I’ll be back tomorrow with a card share. Thank you for checking out my blog post today…. Hope your day is a good one!!

The Party begins … Join me!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you are looking forward to a wonderful weekend relaxing, stamping or enjoying family or friends. I’ll have been having fun demonstrating LIVE projects, hosting fun games and getting to know my stampin’ friends even better during my Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party … this will be held on Facebook from Friday, October 30th through Sunday, November 1st.

There will be plenty of FUN, Card samples and demonstrations, and Great Deals!! You should check it out!

If you would like to join in on the FUN … Copy this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497489893793307/   and put it in the Search Box … then request to be a member! 🙂 I would love to have you join us! It’s going to be a party!!

Tomorrow is the last day to order any of the 15 Designer Series papers that are on sale for 15% Off.

Thank you for the visit, meet you back here tomorrow with a fun project.

A Magical Transformation …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you got a chance to see yesterday’s card … the Poinsettia Place Suite and featured the Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper. I shared how easy it was to color the flocking on the paper so you could expand the use of your paper.

I thought it would be fun to see how different colors transform the look of the Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper...

I used 1-3/4″ squares of each of the three patterns of the Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper and then backed it with a 1-7/8″ mat of Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow.

I then stamped the greeting in Night of Navy onto a piece of Whisper White and ran it through the Stampin’ Die Cut and Emboss machine using the Subtle embossing folder ….

The blocks were popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals and arranged onto the card, and then to complete my card, I added the blue Rhinestones from Holiday Rhinestones.

I hope you will be joining me and your fellow stamping enthusiasts at my Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party. Bring your friends along with you! Enjoy in the comfort of your own home! (Information below).

If you would like to join in on the FUN … Copy this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497489893793307/   and put it in the Search Box … then request to be a member! I would love to have you join us! There will be LIVE Demonstrations, Games, Exclusive Specials and PRIZES!! It’s going to be a party!!

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you have a wonderful day ~

Coloring Flocked Paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Wednesday!! Today I’d like to share with you my card and video of the technique I shared LIVE last night on Facebook. The technique is “Coloring Flocked Paper” … and I used the beautiful Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper from the Poinsettia Place Suite.

Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite tea and sit down and relax while you watch this short video on how to color the flocked specialty paper….

When pictures are a thousand words … then videos hit the jackpot! I love being able to show and tell you how to make cards. The base was cut 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4 to fold in half. The Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper with the scrolls was cut 4″ x 5-1/4″.

The poinsettia was trimmed from the paper and the die cut with the coordinating die from the Poinsettia Bundle. The greeting also comes from the bundle and was die cut from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

The stunning Beaded Pearls are part of the entire product suite … you will find the Poinsettia Place Suite on pages 14 through 16 in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

I will be sharing another card with you tomorrow that features the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. I will also be highlighting the Poinsettia Place Suite at my Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party. I hope you plan on joining me (see information below).

If you would like to join in on the FUN … Copy this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497489893793307/   and put it in the Search Box … then request to be a member! I would love to have you join us! There will be LIVE Demonstrations, Games, Exclusive Specials and PRIZES!! It’s going to be a party!!

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you got inspired to think outside of the box and change up a product and make it the focal point of your card.

Have yourself a wonderful Wednesday ~

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 ♥ 

Christmas Wishes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We made it through Monday!! I have a beautiful card to share with you that I have created while working on my Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party. Today’s card features the Arrange a Wreath Bundle and Toile Christmas stamp set.

Beautiful layers of Seaside Spray and Whisper White cardstock are the base colors for the card. To create a “wintery” look, I used the Old World Paper 3-D embossing folder and added a touch of Wink of Stella onto the raised areas.

My wreath pieces were cut in Seaside Spray, Silver Foil and Whisper White … these were layered together and secured with the Tombo Liquid Glue. The Seaside Spray leaves have Wink of Stella on them and then they were all popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals to create more depth to the card.

I stamped the greeting which comes from the Toile Christmas and cut it out with the Christmas Cardinal dies. The banner has Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back for a lift over the wreath. To complete the card I added Adhesive Backed Snowflakes.

So what do you think about todays card? I’m hoping you enjoyed it … there will be a “Special” announced on during my Holiday Catalog Party for the Arrange a Wreath Bundle …. this will include the PDF / Full Color instructions to create 4 beautiful All Season Cards!

If you would like to join in on the FUN … Copy this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497489893793307/   and put it in the Search Box … then request to be a member! 🙂 I would love to have you join us! It’s going to be a party!!

Don’t forget to meet me on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape for a LIVE presentation for my Technique Tuesday event.

Thank you for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your 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 ♥ 

Join me for the party …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend relaxing, stamping or enjoying family or friends. I have been having fun planning and preparing for my upcoming Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party … this will be held on Facebook from Friday, October 30th through Sunday, November 1st.

I’ll be sharing projects with you here all week in conjunction with what I’ll be sharing before and during the Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party.

If you would like to join in on the FUN … Copy this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497489893793307/   and put it in the Search Box … then request to be a member! 🙂 I would love to have you join us! It’s going to be a party!!

Thank you for the visit, meet you back here tomorrow with a fun project.

Simply Sunday: The “Magic” of Designer Paper …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

With only a few more days before Halloween, I thought it would be fun to visit some of my favorite Halloween cards. Plus, we are celebrating one of my favorite sales of the year … the Designer Paper Sale.

I also have an “Invitation” to a very special party …

Today, I’d like to invite you to take a walk back with me through the hauntingly tempting “Magic in this Night” product suite. Let’s see the many looks this one suite can create ….

Above I have a simple layout that highlights 3 different patterns that are included in the designer paper pack. For a Halloween designer paper there is an ire of elegance with this paper. CLICK HERE to view the pattern and the all the details of creating this fun and simple card.

When you click on the link to view the banner card, you will also find another pattern and card that features the Heartwarming Hugs Designer paper (also on sale).

Next, Pinwheel card …

The Pinwheel Technique is a fun and easy card to create. You can CLICK HERE to view the post on this card, or CLICK HERE to watch the video on how to make the PinWheel card!

Stepping it up a bit by introducing the Hallows Night Bundle dies …

In Basic Black and Gorgeous Grape added to the stunning designer paper, this Halloween card has gone Gothic with a flair! You can read how this card was HERE … just click that link. The patterned bats are beautiful and I added a few “glitter” bats to enhance it further.

This card uses some of the same dies but by switching out the designer paper pattern, it changes the entire look ….

I like all 5 of the cards I’m sharing with you today, however I think this one is my favorite … it’s kind of sexy for a Halloween card! I share the tips on creating this card – just CLICK HERE to view. I love this pattern in the Magic in the Night Designer paper, I believe it would be beautiful on other holidays as well as Halloween.

A Halloween Kitty for you ….

They tell us to watch out for black cats but how can you resist this cute little kitty. Yet another pattern from the Magic in the Night Designer paper sets the stage for our card (Read More Here) Fun and simple and perfect for your feline lovin’ friends.

Here’s the last one …. for today anyway!

I’ve gone a bit batty on this one … with the designer paper and the die cut bats this quick -n- easy card would be a treat for anyone who loves to celebrate Halloween. You can read the full details HERE.

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought today would be the perfect day to share all these amazing cards. Tomorrow I will be sharing another of the designer papers on sale.

I would like to invite you to my FACEBOOK “Holiday Catalog Virtual Retreat Party” … You’ll get a sneak peek into my stamping retreats, celebrate the Holiday Catalog, plus there will be party promotions, games and LIVE Stamping Sessions and a lot of FUN!!

The party goes from Friday, 10/30 @ 8am to Sunday, 11/1 @ 10pm. (Central Time) I’m so excited to party with you all!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope yours is a good one.

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 ♥ 

Toile Tidings Quad Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family. I’m busy making cards and plans for a Virtual Party next weekend. This would be the weekend that I host my Stampin’ Retreat (but is cancelled due to Covid) … so I’d like to give you all a sneak peek into what we do at our Retreats!

Today I have a Quad Layer card for you! I’ve shared the Triple Layer before now we’re stepping it up. I’ve used the Rectangle Layer dies in conjunction with the Toile Tidings Designer paper to create today’s card ….

Just like in Ice Skating we always look for ways to step up our skills so as ice skates have gone from double jumps, to triples and now quads … so have I!!

I cut the Toile Tidings 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ and layered 3 of the Rectangle Dies over the designer paper and cut them out. The Garden Green mats are cut to 5-3/8″ x 4″, 4-1/2″ x 3-1/8″, 3-5/16″x 2″ and 2″ x 1-1/8″… these will be the layers under the Designer paper.

Each layer (except the largest) are popped up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals. Although I did not add a greeting to the front of this card you most definitely can!

Each layer is aligned by the design on the Toile Tidings designer paper. It looks so cool as you add the layers to the card …

Whether you create your card with the Triple Layer technique or you go for the Quad … have fun with your cardmaking. This designer paper lends itself beautifully for this technique. With all the beautiful imagery it’s sure to be a hit!

Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my Toile Tidings Quad Layer card. Have yourself a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays card, 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 ♥