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Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Bohemian Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Venetian Crochet Trim

Expressions Natural Elements

$5.00

English Garden Designer Series Paper

6Jul2015

You’re the Best!

Posted in New Product Intro / Video, Quick -n- Easy, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am totally excited to share today’s card with you!! As some of you know, Eileen and I have been working on the upcoming Catalog Kick-Off party and this holiday weekend was no exception! But yesterday I came up with the cutest card made with the “Friendly Wishes” stamp set.

Friendly Wishes is just one of 7 stamp sets that will be featured at the Kick-Off party. We will also have 7 boards showcasing additional card samples so you get an idea how fun and versatile these stamp sets are… Oh yes, and I raffle these boards off at the end of the night, so seven lucky winners go home with these fabulous cards!!

And here is one of those cards …

This super cute and easy card was created with the Friendly Wishes stamp set and I teamed it up with the “Pretty Petals” Designer Series Paper Stack. Don’t you just love this pattern! Oh my gosh… I love it!

I added a bit of color to the greeting by highlighting the “BEST” with a marker, and stamping the flower.

I used the “Chalk Talk” framelits but found that I had no Calypso Coral ribbon, hmmm … what to do? So then it popped into my head … ya, you have a “bow” builder punch! And presto … the card was complete!

This view shows you how pretty the bow really is, and the great dimension it adds to it.

We all love pretty cards, but that doesn’t mean they always have to take 3 hours to make! Use your designer paper … that’s what it’s here for.

We have another 5 cards showcasing this set, but you will have to come to the Kick-Off party to see them all. (A total of 42 card ideas!!) Remember … you must RSVP by this Friday, July 10th. Click Here to view full details and e-mail me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com to RSVP.

I also want to give a quick shout out to a second wave of new “Pinterest” followers! Thank You!!

Have a beautiful week … I’ll see you tomorrow with the newest wave of Weekly Deals 🙂

Thanks for stopping by ~

1Jul2015

A Happy Hello

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thinking of You / Hello Friend by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy July!!

Are you looking for pretty cards that are quick and easy to create? Well … I have the answer for you! Join me in the English Garden …

English Garden Designer Series paper that is! I don’t know what it is, the watercolor look, the color pallet? I don’t know, but I am drawn to this paper. It is really pretty and will be the focus of today’s card.

You can get 6 pretty cards just from the sheet I used here … what’s really cool is, none of them will look alike. I simply cute my designer paper into 4″ x 5-1/4″ pieces, then mount them onto the Soft Suede card stock.

I added banners to this card, however you can use circles, rectangles or any of the fabulous framelits! The greeting comes from the “Tin of Cards” stamp set. I finished off the front of the card with a bow created with the Whisper White Seam Binding.

Inside I used a left over piece of the designer paper and added a touch of the Soft Suede before mounting them onto a piece of Whisper White.

The card maybe simple to make but it has an air of sophistication that any one of your friends would love to receive.

This one is for a special friend who is fighting a battle and I just want to let her know that I’m praying for her and think of her all the time. She has always brought a smile to my face when we get together. Stamping truly brings wonderful people into your life … I’m blessed.

Thank you for spending part of your day with me …

I hope yours is a happy one!

$11.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$6.50

Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set

Whisper White 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

15Nov2014

Be Joyful …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a good week and that you have a better weekend planned.

Today I’d like to share with you a card that calls for you to be joyful! I used the warm colors of Cherry Cobbler and Baked Brown Sugar. Hmmm… sounds yummy too!

I sponged the edges of the Brown Sugar to give it an aged look and then ran the “Perfect Polka Dot Folder” through my new Texture Boutique Machine. Wow … it works great!

The stars were cut out using the Star Framelit dies, using the warm & lovely “Under the Tree’s” Designer Specialty Paper.

The Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon added the perfect touch to the card. It is not too heavy or think to tie a beautiful bow … it is really nice to work with.

The “Be Joyful” came from the “Project Life Holiday Cheer” stamp set. I liked it soooo much, that I ordered two! LOL … yes, demonstrators do that too.

Just look at all the fun stamps this set has, and you can use it all year long!

Hmmm, I might just have do a “give-a-way” … I don’t need two. Keep your eyes peeled!

For more information on the products used in today’s card or to purchase … just click on the items I have listed below for you.

Have a wonderful and joyful weekend!

STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Texture Boutique Machine

$29.95

Stars Framelits Dies

$26.95

Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon

$7.95

Project Life Holiday Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

20Oct2014

All is Calm Christmas …

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

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It’s Monday and back to work for many of us, so I’d like to begin with a simple, calm Christmas card.

Yesterday I showed you an easy layout which included the dimensions you’ll need to make the card. I also suggested that you could use this layout for any type of card, so today I’m here to show you …

The card was created using the Lost Lagoon cardstock and “All is Calm” Designer Series paper. The pop of Whisper White really makes the “Merry Christmas” stand out. The greeting comes from the “Making Spirits Bright”, found on page 48 in the Holiday catalog.

All of the layers are “popped” up, using the Stampin’ Dimensionals … it gives so much depth and texture to the card.

I couldn’t resist adding the beautiful silver glimmer snowflake to really make the card feel like Christmas. The snowflake comes from the Snowflake Card Thinlet Dies (9 dies) in our Holiday Catalog.

Hope you enjoyed my Christmas version of the simple layout I shared yesterday, and thank you for stopping by.

Have a great week ahead ~

LINDA’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Making Spirits Bright Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.95

Making Spirits Bright Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.95

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$3.95

Silver Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies

$32.95

Lullaby Designer Series Paper

11Jul2014

12 Quick -n- Easy Cards using Designer Series Paper!

Posted in Kids Kards, Man Cards, ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Welcome Baby / Congratulations by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I thought I would share a recap of the many cards using the new Designer Series papers! I thought this would be a great way to finish off the Quick -n- Easy cards series.

Our first three cards are from the “LULLABY” Designer Series Papers …

As you can see, this beautiful paper can be used for many styles of cards … not just baby cards as the name “Lullaby” would imply. I love the fun playful patterns in the Soft Subtle colors.

My next three cards are from the “PARK LANE” Designer Series Paper…

Don’t you just love these papers! The rich Blackberry Bliss color teamed up with colors like Old Olive and Soft Suede make these colors perfect for a man or women’s card… and the patterns are there to support it.

My next 2 cards are from the “Back to Black” Designer Series Paper ….

For me … this is my go to Designer Paper because you can team it up with any colors you want! The patterns range from floral, to fun, to funky! It’s great to pick out your pattern and then accessorize it the way you want … like having a little black dress!

The next two cards come from the “SWEET TAFFY” Designer Series paper and from my Quick -n- Easy collection …

This is definitely a fun designer paper to have around… the colors and patterns are just waiting for you to come out and play!

The next three card samples come from the “MARITIME” Designer Paper …

This is a great designer paper to have in your collection! Right off the bat you think masculine, guy cards … but you can see this is so much more! From a playful kids card to yes … a baby card!

Isn’t it great to see the different styles all together on one page! I thought it was a great way to showcase the different designer papers in the different designer series packages. Hope you enjoyed the cards. I’d love to know which one is your favorite?

I’ll have the links below so you can just click on them and begin shopping. Don’t forget …

Thanks for stopping by… have an awesome weekend!

Park Lane Designer Series Paper

Back To Black Designer Series Paper

Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper

Maritime Designer Series Paper

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

9Jul2014

A Wonderful Journey …

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you another card from my Quick -n- Easy series focusing on the Designer Series Paper. My card is a bit more sophisticated than the fun and bold birthday card you saw yesterday.

Nothing says sophistication like black and white, so I pulled out the “Back to Black” Designer Series Paper. It’s like pulling out your favorite outfit from your closet! I used it as my background and with one of the banners so you could see two different patterns.

I quickly made the banners using the “Banner Framelit Dies”, this is where I introduced the Mossy Meadow, one of the new 2014-16 In-colors. I secured these to the top of the designer paper and topped it off with the beautiful Mossy Meadow Stitched Ribbon. It’s so soft and ties beautifully.

To complete the card, I chose the new “World of Dreams” stamp set found on page 127. This was on my wish list from the moment I opened the new catalog, it didn’t take long before it was in my stamp collection and I was a very happy stamper!

What a beautiful greeting … “Wishing you a wonderful journey through a world of dreams come true”. The second greeting in the set is; “The best thing about a person like you is that you bring out the best in everyone”. Perfect … perfect stamp set!

I stamped the saying in Black StazOn, then cut it out with the “Circle Framelit Dies”. Lastly, I inked up the leaves in Mossy Meadow and “stamped off” onto scrap paper before stamping over my verse. To create some dimension, I popped up the verse using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

It is a very easy card to make and the use of the framelits make it quick and professional looking.

Now is a great time to purchase the designer papers … It’s buy 3, get 1 FREE.

Thanks again for stopping by and following along with my Quick -n- Easy series. I would love to know which one is your favorite?

Have a wonderful day ~

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Back To Black Designer Series Paper

Circles Collection Framelits Die

Banners Framelits Die

$26.95

$26.95

World Of Dreams Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.95

World Of Dreams Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.95

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$3.95

Perfect Pennants Bigz Die

6Apr2014

Too Much Happy?

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello My Stampin’ Friends,

My, my … You can never have too much happy! Such is the thought of my card share today. As promised, I will share with you a sample created with the “Weekly Deals”. Today’s card features the Perfect Pennants Bigz Die… on sale now, through Monday 4/7/14.

Perfect Pennants Bigz Die	123126
Price: ~~$32.95~~ NOW $24.71

Create trendy pennants and banners with our Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die! The innovative designs in these longer Bigz dies give you new and interesting creative options. Ideal for cutting thicker materials and multiple layers. Use with Standard Cutting Pads. Measures 6″ x 8-3/4″.

I figured that you could make a banner using that die. The little decor embellishments work great on your pennants / banners and I wanted to show you how to put them onto a card. Here it will mat and highlight my greeting!

The greeting comes from the stamp set “Yippee Skippee” in our main catalog. I stamped it onto vanilla cardstock, using the black StazOn™ ink.

My patterned paper comes from (some of you already know) the Modern Medley Designer Series paper. Who doesn’t love polka dots!

I teamed it up with this cute little flower from the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set. You can find that on page 89 of the Stampin’ Up! catalog. Many of my club members have this set, so I thought you would enjoy another use for this stamp set. The circles (dots) in the flowers work well with the designer paper.

To create the “pop” on the card I used the Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon and my die cut piece in the coordinating cardstock.

A quick and simple card to make that anyone would love to receive… very cheery.

I’m posting the ingredients below- just click on the link for more details or to purchase. Don’t forget the “Perfect Pennants” Bigz die is on sale through Monday.

Thank you for sharing part of your day with me …

Have a “HAPPY” Sunday ~

$32.95

1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch

$16.95

Mixed Bunch

$27.95

Mixed Bunch – Clear-Mount Stamp

$21.95

Yippee-Skippee!

$18.95

Yippee-Skippee! Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$14.95

Modern Medley Designer Series Paper

Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon

$8.95