Technique Tuesday & Weekly Deals

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So … How did you like the “Glitter Paper” technique yesterday? So simple, and so pretty! Well that brings me to my exciting announcement… I am featuring a “technique” each Tuesday! Yep, Technique Tuesday and it begins today with the wonderful “Chalkboard” technique!

I also have the weekly deals for you … and are they great! I have them all, so look forward to seeing some projects made with a few of these items!

Today’s card share is simple to do, and looks so nostalgic with the Chalkboard Technique. I have chosen “Another Great Year” stamp set as my featured set today.

I have seen several ways to do this technique … here is my take on it. Simply begin with a piece of Basic Black cardstock and wipe your embossing buddy across it. This will help keep the stray embossing powder off your card and gives you the appearance as if you just wiped off a chalk board! At least you don’t have to clean the erasers! Ooops … showing my age again!

Next, ink up your desired image with the white CRAFT ink. I like to flip my stamps so the rubber is up when inking … it gives you much more control and you can see how exactly where you are placing the ink.

Stamp image onto black cardstock…. Sprinkle the White embossing powder over your inked area, tap off excess, and emboss with heat gun.

Now you can add some designs, or color in parts of the image with our fabulous “Stampin’ Chalk Marker”. It was meant for this technique and is fun and easy to use. Here I highlighted part of the banner and added a simple border around the card.

You can use this technique alone as your focal point as I did today, or frame it with one of our beautiful designer series papers – that would really make it pop! My technique clubs made Christmas cards using this technique, so feel free to experiment … and have fun.

The Chalkboard technique is really hot right now … just take a look around, you’ll be surprised at how many different places you will find it.

Thanks for visiting me today ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
133038	Another Great Year Stamp Set – WOOD
133041	Another Great Year Stamp Set – CLEAR
103083	Embossing Buddy
101731	Whisper White Craft Ink
132133	Stampin’ Chalk Marker
109132	White Embossing Powder
129053	Heat (Gun) Tool
119246	Rhinestones

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Dress Form Pop’ N Cuts Item # 130100 ~~Regular Price: $21.95~~ Discounted Price: $16.46
	Circles #2 Originals Die Item # 114526 ~~Regular Price: $15.95~~ Discounted Price: $11.96
	3 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 122125 ~~Regular Price: $17.95~~ Discounted Price: $13.46
	Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127749 ~~Regular Price: $7.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.96
	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123130 ~~Regular Price: $8.95~~ Discounted Price: $6.71
	Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die Item # 124587 ~~Regular Price: $32.95~~ Discounted Price: $24.71
	Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127750 ~~Regular Price: $7.95~~ Discounted Price: $5.96
	Ahoy, Matey Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 130078 ~~Regular Price: $14.95~~ Discounted Price: $8.97

18Feb2014

Watercolor Birthday …

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Another round of snow to deal with yesterday. You just never know how big your driveway is until you have to shovel it … twice! Well … if I look at the bright side, I did get some much needed exercise today 🙂

Today’s card share was inspired by a questions from my stampin’ friend Kathie. She wanted to know what you would do with the “watermark” stamp in the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set. So here’s one idea …

I decided to do a rainbow effect with the stamp. I chose Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, Pacific Point, Gumball Green and Daffodil Delight inks. I did stamp off … after inking up my stamp, before stamping it onto my card front.

I think the hardest part of creating this card is keeping a straight line. Once my watermarks were done, I chose the Happy Birthday stamp from the “Perfectly Penned” stamp set.

I matted it with Basic Black and added a black taffeta bow. I did not realize until the card was completed and I was writing down my ingredients that I found out that ribbon is discontinued. I think I will be sorting out my ribbons better this weekend!

I don’t like to use items that you cannot purchase, however you could substitute this ribbon for the pretty 1/8″ Black Taffeta or the 1/4″ Pacific Point Stitched Taffeta Ribbon.

To finish off my card, I added my trusty rhinestones in the corner … colored black with a Sharpie. It just anchors the card.

Hope you enjoyed today’s colorful watercolor birthday. Stop back tomorrow for another card using the “watermark” stamp and “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.

Have a wonderful day ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
128703	$16.95	Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – WOOD
122892	$12.95	Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – CLEAR
133188	$29.95	Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – WOOD
133191	$21.95	Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – CLEAR
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

9Feb2014

The Fab Four …

Posted in Birthday, Get Well Cards, Kids Kards, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A happy Sunday to you! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I have been in my stampin’ studio creating all weekend … it’s been far too long since I spent an entire day stamping.

Let me start by saying that “YOU” inspire me! Yesterday I showed you a simple card and said… “Just think of all the wonderful cards you could make using this layout and some designer series paper!” So I went into my Stampin’ Studio and created “the Fab Four” just for you!

Now … my “Fab Four” are not the Beatles, however I think it is amazing that they are being honored tonight … “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles” on CBS Television Network tonight … Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT — exactly 50 years to the day, date, and time of the original event – the Ed Sullivan Show.

My “Fab Four” are much easier to recreate … LOL I decided to use the same stamp set as I did on yesterday’s card; A Dozen Thoughts. Then I chose the “Quarterfancy Specialty Paper. All 4 cards will use these two items. The punch and ribbons will change slightly.

Let’s take a look at the first card share following the exact same layout as yesterday …

I replaced the heart with the butterfly and the red ribbon to white. A totally different look, just by changing out the paper and greeting; “you made my day” in Island Indigo! I will have a list of ingredients at the end of the post.

Next you will notice a slight change, as the specialty paper is the “clear patterned” paper. It allows you to use any color … I chose the Pink Pirouette and the “it’s a girl” greeting. With the use of the large oval punch and the basic pearls, you can create a simply elegant baby card.

My third card share … I moved the ribbon down closer to the bottom of the card and stamped my “Wish Big” greeting directly onto the new “Essentials Wooden Elements” . They can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Now remember, these cards look totally different but I am only using 1 designer paper packet … don’t you love it!

For the last card to round out my “Fab Four” … I changed it up by creating a horizontal card. Same card pattern, of a ribbon, designer paper, and a greeting! The button comes from the “Naturals Designer Buttons” found in our big catalog and idea book.

Banners are “hot” right now, so that is why you see them on two of my four cards… besides they look cool. Just like the hairdo’s the Beatles had when they first arrived here in the US.

So I hope you enjoyed my “Fab Four”… One simple pattern, one designer paper packet, and one stamp set can be your basic tools to create many different card looks.

Thank you so much for spending a part of your day with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131056	$26.95	A Dozen Thoughts – WOOD
131059	$18.95	A Dozen Thoughts – CLEAR
130141	$12.95	Quarterfancy Specialty Paper
129406	$15.95	Bitty Butterfly Punch
127526	$15.95	Elegant Butterfly Punch
119855	$15.95	Large Oval Punch
126877	$4.95	Whisper White ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
114319	$5.95	Whisper White 5/8” Organza Ribbon
125583	$6.95	Daffodil Delight Seam Binding
119959	$5.95	Early Espresso 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon
132258	$4.95	Essentials Wooden Elements

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Don’t forget that with each $50 purchase, you will get to chose a FREE Sale-a-bration goodie!

6Nov2013

Card Samples from the Best of 25 …

Posted in Christmas, Sympathy, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I shared some of my favorite “Best of 25 Years” stamp sets. So today … I thought it would be fun to share some of the card samples that I have saved that highlight these stamp sets. I will admit that some of these may or may not be my cards… they could be from swaps or photos from Stampin’ Up! events.

So here is to reminiscing ….

Ok … the first one, “Best of Autumn” is not the exact pail of apples, but I did find one that was very similar. If my memory serves me, this is a card that we did at a 10-4-10 card making event.

Best Of Autumn Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134390
Price: $14.95

Celebrate the change of seasons with some of our favorite autumn-themed stamp images from the past 25 years! The five-piece Best of Autumn Stamp Set brings together some beautiful fall images, along with a never-before-seen “Give Thanks” stamp that makes this the perfect set for your autumn projects!

I could not find even one sample from the “Best of Birthday’s” … so I shared a fun card from “yester-year” that you could copy with any of the images here.

Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set	132929
Price: $14.95

Happy 25th anniversary to us! Each month during 2013, we’ll smash up some of our all-time-faves with a new never-before-seen stamp to create twelve “Best of” stamp sets. We’re kicking things off with the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set. Party on!

This card touches my heart … it comes from a set of cards that we made at a “Stamp Out Cancer” class. With each stamp set purchased, a donation was made a cancer foundation. So here is just one of those beautiful cards …

Best Of Butterflies Clear-mount Stamp Set	133345
Price: $14.95

Did you know that every year Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico, and that the migration might span multiple generations of butterflies?

Impressive.

I chose the “deer” to highlight the “Best of Christmas” stamp set. He (or she) is so pretty! We made this card at one of our Holiday 10-4-10 events.

Best Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134384
Price: $14.95

That’s right; it’s time to start thinking about Christmas again. Lucky for you, as part of our 25-year Anniversary celebration we’ve brought back three of our favorite images from Christmas past, and created a never-before-seen image that coordinates perfectly with the Christmas Ornament Punch.

For the “Best of Greetings” I picked the “With Sympathy” … This must have been a swap card, because I do not recall doing this beautiful card at one of my events. Kudo’s to the creator of this card –

Best Of Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	133485
Price: $14.95

You never have to be at a loss for the right words with the Best of Greetings Stamp Set. With this set, you have the perfect saying for almost any occasion! Every month during 2013, we’re combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. Best of Greetings is our June offering, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well. They’re available all year!

Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and G needed for this set.

OK … for those of you who have been around with me for a while, you are sure to remember “Frosty”. He was so easy to make a quite -n- cute card with. For example …

Best Of Snow Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134387
Price: $14.95

Is it winter yet? Even if snow isn’t on the ground yet, you can still celebrate the first snows of winter with some of our favorite snow images from the past 25 years! With the Best of Snow set, you also get the never-before-seen Let it Snow image which coordinates perfectly with the Bracket Label Punch.

Best of 25 Years Stamps

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COLLECTOR’S CARD

If you want to see the rest of the “Best of 25” stamp sets… CLICK HERE.

I hope you enjoyed the “flashback” today.

Thank you for dropping by today!

26Aug2013

So many candles … so little cake!

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had an awesome weekend! I heard it was “hot” outside, so I never ventured out … I’ll get my share of the heat today! I always wondered why it was either “way too hot” or raining on the days I hold my stamp camps. Must be God’s way of telling me I picked a good day to stay inside and stamp!

With so many birthday’s in my family coming up, I thought I would share another birthday card with you today. It’s quick and easy to make and as promised, I’m using the “Birthday Basics” Designer Series paper again. I just love the new “Smoky Slate” color, so I used that as the base of my card.

As you can see, I changed up the fold of the card a bit today. I had my share of measuring things being in the Quality Assurance field for over 20+ years … so, I just folded in the larger (left) side past the center point of the card, then I folded the what was left of the cardstock up to meet the edge! I did use my bone folder to crisp up the folds.

I pulled out the BigShot for this card, as I do on many… once you start, it’s hard to stop. Kind of like a good bowl of ice cream! After stamping the greeting from the “Bring on the Cake” stamp set … I cut them out using the Circle Framelit dies. And since I was already using it, I thought I would try out my new “Envelope Liners” Framelit Die. Now that’s what I call coordinating your card and envelope!

I also embossed the mat to my greeting with the “Petals of Plenty” folder … I was hoping to create enough dimension to look like the cute little blossoms on the designer paper. And of course, I had to add a bit of bling!

To jazz up the inside, I added a strip of the designer paper and used the Happy Birthday – also from the “Bring on the Cake” stamp set. It just finishes off the card so nicely.

Here is a list of today’s ingredients. Click on the item number if you wish to purchase anything you saw today.

128490	Bring on the Cake Stamp Set – Wood / $38.95
121958	Bring on the Cake Stamp Set – Clear / $27.95
130145	Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper / $10.95
130911	Circles Collection Framelits / $26.95
132172	Envelope Liners Framelit / $26.95
116824	Petals –a-Plenty Emboss Folder / $7.95

Hope you enjoyed today’s card.

Have a great week,

14Jul2013

Whooooo’s Birthday?

Posted in Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello stampin’ friends ~

Whoooooooo’s got a birthday? Oh my gosh… I have had this cute owl punch for so long and I have not taken the time to play with it like I should have, so today I’m sharing with you, my latest creation. He’s so cute; you’re going to fall in love with him.

This card really is simple to make…

Begin with a designer series paper in a green tone (Suggestions: Subtles (130135) Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks / or GinghamGarden (129310) Designer Series Paper – either of these will work great)

You will also need:

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
118074	$16.95	Owl Builder Punch
100730	$8.50	Whisper White Cardstock
119686	$6.95	Early Espresso Cardstock
128703	$16.95	Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – WOOD
122892	$12.95	Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – CLEAR
104199	$4.50	Linen Thread
126974	$5.95	Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad

I created the leaves out of scrap cardstock that coordinated with my paper, then folded it in half. I then folded it again, creating the lines.

The paper snips works great to cut the grass … just don’t try that in your backyard! (Bad joke… sorry!)

Here is the Perfectly Penned stamp set. Do you have this set yet?

I find myself using this quite a bit. It’s fun and cheerful and that is usually what we want to accomplish when we send someone a card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful day!.

18Jun2013

Happy Birthday Brother …

Posted in Birthday, Man Cards, My Digital Studio / Digital Projects, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampers ~

I don’t know about you, but this month is just flying by for me! Can you believe it is already the 18th of June!

On that note … I’d like to send a Happy Birthday out to my brother Richard today. I created a “quick card” using the “My Digital Studio” software. I will admit, that I have had it for a while, but have spent most of my time creating slide shows and scrapbooks with it. For some reason, I just never got around to creating cards with it!

So today, my brother will get the first Birthday card that I created with my MDS program!

I must say, one of my favorite things about the “My Digital Studio” … is that nothing retires! Once you purchase a download – it’s yours to use forever! I just love the classic car which comes from “Adventure Awaits” download. I have a soft spot for the “vintage look”.

The inside greeting comes from “Fantabulous You“… I couldn’t resist! There are so many different styles of downloadable goodies, including some of your favorite stamp sets!

I love using the MDS… it is fun and you can let your creativity run wild! If you don’t like what you did, you can just delete it. How cool is that!

And for those of you who are busy or have busy little hands around, when you’re interrupted… just hit the save button! (No clean up required) It’s a great time saving tool that can get you back to your card and scrapbook projects.

Give it a try … Stampin’ Up! offers a 30-day FREE Trial. Just click on the button below … It’s fun, it’s easy and you can always delete your mistakes! (tee hee)

Let me know when you try it out, and feel free to share you projects with me. You can e-mail them to me @ lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com (Maybe YOU could be my next “creative” guest!)

Have an awesome day!

5Jun2013

Happiest Birthday …

Posted in Birthday by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have birthday wishes for you today! We are always looking for a pretty card to send to our BFF, so grab your BigShot and lets get stamping!

You will need the Apothecary Art (128415 – W / 125527 – C) and the Loving Thoughts (128436 – W / 125845- C) stamp sets, the Labels Collection Framelits (125598), the Adorning Accents Emboss Folder (125601) and Edgelits (125595).

This simple layout can be used with any Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstocks. You could use the NEW Gingham Garden with Pear Pizzazz or Afternoon Picnic with Coastal Cabana!

For the embellishments I used the flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309) and 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.

31May2013

MAKE A CAKE …

Posted in Birthday by Linda Schnabel

Hello stampers ~

It’s that time of year … lot’s of celebrating! Graduations, anniversaries, and Birthdays!

So what do we do to get ready for a party …. MAKE A CAKE!

I just love using the “Patio Party Suite” when making cards for any kind of celebration. The “Make a Cake” stamp set will be hanging around for another year (whew) but the awesomely fun “Patio Party” Designer Series Paper is retiring! You can find the entire suite on page 43 of the 2012-13 catalog… but you’ll have to order today!

To add a few special touches to this card I used the “Bitty Banner Framelits” and the “Beautiful Wings” Embosslits! And for the cherry on top (so to speak) I topped it off with the medium and small size pearls.

To order any of the products shown, just click here! AFTER NOON TODAY!

There are a few hours you cannot access the “Shop Now” feature on our websites … Stampin’ Up! is transitioning the NEW CATALOG!! So excited… because you will be able to purchase from BOTH catalogs, but only for a short time.

Hope you have an awesome day and a great weekend!

Happy Stampin’

Lina

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So … How did you like the “Glitter Paper” technique yesterday? So simple, and so pretty! Well that brings me to my exciting announcement… I am featuring a “technique” each Tuesday! Yep, Technique Tuesday and it begins today with the wonderful “Chalkboard” technique!

I also have the weekly deals for you … and are they great! I have them all, so look forward to seeing some projects made with a few of these items!

Today’s card share is simple to do, and looks so nostalgic with the Chalkboard Technique. I have chosen “Another Great Year” stamp set as my featured set today.

Next, ink up your desired image with the white CRAFT ink. I like to flip my stamps so the rubber is up when inking … it gives you much more control and you can see how exactly where you are placing the ink.

Stamp image onto black cardstock…. Sprinkle the White embossing powder over your inked area, tap off excess, and emboss with heat gun.

Now you can add some designs, or color in parts of the image with our fabulous “Stampin’ Chalk Marker”. It was meant for this technique and is fun and easy to use. Here I highlighted part of the banner and added a simple border around the card.

You can use this technique alone as your focal point as I did today, or frame it with one of our beautiful designer series papers – that would really make it pop! My technique clubs made Christmas cards using this technique, so feel free to experiment … and have fun.

The Chalkboard technique is really hot right now … just take a look around, you’ll be surprised at how many different places you will find it.

Thanks for visiting me today ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Weekly Deals

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Another round of snow to deal with yesterday. You just never know how big your driveway is until you have to shovel it … twice! Well … if I look at the bright side, I did get some much needed exercise today 🙂

Today’s card share was inspired by a questions from my stampin’ friend Kathie. She wanted to know what you would do with the “watermark” stamp in the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set. So here’s one idea …

I decided to do a rainbow effect with the stamp. I chose Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, Pacific Point, Gumball Green and Daffodil Delight inks. I did stamp off … after inking up my stamp, before stamping it onto my card front.

I think the hardest part of creating this card is keeping a straight line. Once my watermarks were done, I chose the Happy Birthday stamp from the “Perfectly Penned” stamp set.

I matted it with Basic Black and added a black taffeta bow. I did not realize until the card was completed and I was writing down my ingredients that I found out that ribbon is discontinued. I think I will be sorting out my ribbons better this weekend!

I don’t like to use items that you cannot purchase, however you could substitute this ribbon for the pretty 1/8″ Black Taffeta or the 1/4″ Pacific Point Stitched Taffeta Ribbon.

To finish off my card, I added my trusty rhinestones in the corner … colored black with a Sharpie. It just anchors the card.

Hope you enjoyed today’s colorful watercolor birthday. Stop back tomorrow for another card using the “watermark” stamp and “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.

Have a wonderful day ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Thank YOU!

Please feel free to share or save ...

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A happy Sunday to you! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I have been in my stampin’ studio creating all weekend … it’s been far too long since I spent an entire day stamping.

Let me start by saying that “YOU” inspire me! Yesterday I showed you a simple card and said… “Just think of all the wonderful cards you could make using this layout and some designer series paper!” So I went into my Stampin’ Studio and created “the Fab Four” just for you!

My “Fab Four” are much easier to recreate … LOL I decided to use the same stamp set as I did on yesterday’s card; A Dozen Thoughts. Then I chose the “Quarterfancy Specialty Paper. All 4 cards will use these two items. The punch and ribbons will change slightly.

Let’s take a look at the first card share following the exact same layout as yesterday …

I replaced the heart with the butterfly and the red ribbon to white. A totally different look, just by changing out the paper and greeting; “you made my day” in Island Indigo! I will have a list of ingredients at the end of the post.

Next you will notice a slight change, as the specialty paper is the “clear patterned” paper. It allows you to use any color … I chose the Pink Pirouette and the “it’s a girl” greeting. With the use of the large oval punch and the basic pearls, you can create a simply elegant baby card.

My third card share … I moved the ribbon down closer to the bottom of the card and stamped my “Wish Big” greeting directly onto the new “Essentials Wooden Elements” . They can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Now remember, these cards look totally different but I am only using 1 designer paper packet … don’t you love it!

For the last card to round out my “Fab Four” … I changed it up by creating a horizontal card. Same card pattern, of a ribbon, designer paper, and a greeting! The button comes from the “Naturals Designer Buttons” found in our big catalog and idea book.

Banners are “hot” right now, so that is why you see them on two of my four cards… besides they look cool. Just like the hairdo’s the Beatles had when they first arrived here in the US.

So I hope you enjoyed my “Fab Four”… One simple pattern, one designer paper packet, and one stamp set can be your basic tools to create many different card looks.

Thank you so much for spending a part of your day with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~

Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store. Don’t forget that with each $50 purchase, you will get to chose a FREE Sale-a-bration goodie!

Please feel free to share or save ...

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So here is to reminiscing ….

Ok … the first one, “Best of Autumn” is not the exact pail of apples, but I did find one that was very similar. If my memory serves me, this is a card that we did at a 10-4-10 card making event.

I could not find even one sample from the “Best of Birthday’s” … so I shared a fun card from “yester-year” that you could copy with any of the images here.

This card touches my heart … it comes from a set of cards that we made at a “Stamp Out Cancer” class. With each stamp set purchased, a donation was made a cancer foundation. So here is just one of those beautiful cards …

I chose the “deer” to highlight the “Best of Christmas” stamp set. He (or she) is so pretty! We made this card at one of our Holiday 10-4-10 events.

For the “Best of Greetings” I picked the “With Sympathy” … This must have been a swap card, because I do not recall doing this beautiful card at one of my events. Kudo’s to the creator of this card –

OK … for those of you who have been around with me for a while, you are sure to remember “Frosty”. He was so easy to make a quite -n- cute card with. For example …

Best of 25 Years Stamps

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

If you want to see the rest of the “Best of 25” stamp sets… CLICK HERE.

I hope you enjoyed the “flashback” today.

Thank you for dropping by today!

Please feel free to share or save ...

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I also embossed the mat to my greeting with the “Petals of Plenty” folder … I was hoping to create enough dimension to look like the cute little blossoms on the designer paper. And of course, I had to add a bit of bling!

To jazz up the inside, I added a strip of the designer paper and used the Happy Birthday – also from the “Bring on the Cake” stamp set. It just finishes off the card so nicely.

Here is a list of today’s ingredients. Click on the item number if you wish to purchase anything you saw today.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card.

Have a great week,

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Hello stampin’ friends ~

Whoooooooo’s got a birthday? Oh my gosh… I have had this cute owl punch for so long and I have not taken the time to play with it like I should have, so today I’m sharing with you, my latest creation. He’s so cute; you’re going to fall in love with him.

This card really is simple to make…

Begin with a designer series paper in a green tone (Suggestions: Subtles (130135) Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks / or GinghamGarden (129310) Designer Series Paper – either of these will work great)

You will also need:

I created the leaves out of scrap cardstock that coordinated with my paper, then folded it in half. I then folded it again, creating the lines.

The paper snips works great to cut the grass … just don’t try that in your backyard! (Bad joke… sorry!)

I find myself using this quite a bit. It’s fun and cheerful and that is usually what we want to accomplish when we send someone a card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful day!.

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Hello Stampers ~

I don’t know about you, but this month is just flying by for me! Can you believe it is already the 18th of June!