Friday, November 8, 2024

 Penciled Pear, Something Fancy & Of Art & Texture for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes
 
Another card for my November 2024 card classes.

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pecan Pie is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Daffodil Delight layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Crumb Cake layer is 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 and I used stamps from Of Art and Texture and Crumb Cake ink to make my own background.
  • The 4 x 3 3/4 Very Vanilla layer is sponged with Crumb Cake ink and stamped with words from Something Fancy.  The corners are rounded with a punch.
  • The smaller Very Vanilla layer is stamped with Crumb Cake ink and I used a Sponge Dauber and Daffodil Delight ink to color the center of the pear.
  • Some Linen Thread is wrapped around the two Vanilla layers.
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Sunday, November 3, 2024

 Still Scenes for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes  

I am offering this beautiful card at both of my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I am using a long-retired SU stamp and die set, Still Scenes.  I am so please with the results and I hope my ladies are too.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

 Unbounded Love Bundle for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes  


The Regal Winter Designer Series Paper (DSP) is beautiful, and I decided to design a card using the paper as the focal point.
I am offering this card for my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes. I am excited to share, as usual.

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pretty Peacock is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Basic White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The two pieces of Cherry Cobbler are 5 x 7/8 and 5 x 2 7/8.
  • The two pieces of Regal Winter DSP are 4 7/8 x 5/8 and 4 7/8 x 2 3/4. 
  • The ribbon is from the Petal Pink & White Comb Pack and wrapped around the Cherry Cobbler and DSP layer.
  • The white filigree is cut out from the Thoughtful Wishes dies.
  • The words are stamped on Basic White with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and cut out with an Unbounded Love Die.  The Cherry Cobbler base for the words is also cut out with an Unbounded Love Die.  These are added to the card with dimensionals.
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

 Changing Leaves for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Card Classes

I am offering this Fall kind-a card for my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I am excited to share, as usual.

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Early Espresso is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Coastal Cabana layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Crumb Cake layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Exposed Brick folder.
  • A 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 piece of Country Woods DSP is added to the Crumb Cake layer.
  • Two pieces of some retired SU ribbon is added to the DSP.
  • The leaves are made with the Country Woods DSP, Crumb Cake and Basic Beige cardstock.
  • I made a bow with some Linen Thread.
  • The words are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Basic Beige cardstock and cut out with a Changing Leaves die.
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Monday, October 14, 2024

  Autumn Expressions Bundle &
a little fabric

I made this card when I attended Brandy Cox's BWE in Charlotte, NC on October 4 & 5, 2024.  So much fun, so little time!!!!!

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Early Espresso is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Peach Pie layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is the base for the 5 pieces of 1 x 4 1/2 fabric.
  • I adhered the fabric to the card by adding two strips of double-sided tape to the back of each piece of fabric.  
  • The word focal point:
    • Basic White layer is 3 5/8 x 2 7/8
    • Pretty Peacock layer is 3 1/2 x 2 3/4
    • Basic White layer is 31/4 x 2 5/8
    • The words from Autumn Expressions are stamped in Early Expresso.
  • The three small leaves are cut out with the Autumn Expressions dies and Basic White, Balmy Blue and Pretty Peacock.
  • A small piece of the White Grosgrain Frayed Ribbon is tied into a knot and added with a Glue Dot.
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  If you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

 Playing in the Rain & Something Fancy

A quick and easy card for a late birthday.  

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Mossy Meadow cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Moody Mauve layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The two pieces of Iconic Celebrations DSP layers are 5 x 2.
  • The Misty Moonlight Strip is 5 x 1/2.
  • The next Mossy Meadow layer is 4 1/8 x 2 5/8 and is the base for the 4 x 2 1/2 Basic White layer cut with a retired Stitched Rectangle Die.
  • The words are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
  • My sweet birthday turtle is stamped with black ink on Basic White and colored with Stampin' Blends.  
  • The tree trunk is cut out with Early Espresso and both are cut out with the 
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My October 2024 classes are full and if you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-

Saturday, September 28, 2024

 Greetings of the Season & Season of Green & Gold DSP 
I started offering Christmas cards in my classes in June, and it's a fun and productive way to accumulate a "stash". I offered this beautiful design in my September 2024 classes, of which I am proud to offer.

Recipe:
  • The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Garden Green cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
  • The Real Red layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Season of Green & Gold DSP layers are 5 x 2.
  • The Gold Foil Strip is 5 x 3/4.
  • The next Garden Green layer is 4 x 3 and is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 Very Vanilla layer.
  • The words are stamped with Garden Green ink.
  • I cut the leaves from the DSP with the Golden Greenery Dies and added them with Glue Dots.
  • The Poinsettia is made from a retired SU set with Very Vanilla cardstock.  The Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dot (retired) is the center of the poinsettia.    
  • All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My October 2024 classes are full and if you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~
Linda-