Sophisticated Serifs Birthday

My sweet, kind, and loving daughter, Karen is now a young 39.  Gee, where did the time go?  I had so much fun making this card for her.  If you have any questions about this card, please feel free to email me at: angelsofjoy@gmail.com, and/or post a comment right here on my blog.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets:  Sophisticated Serifs, Memorable Moments, Remembering Your Birthday;   Paper:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy card stock, Birthday Bash Designer Series Paper;  Ink:  Bermuda Bay classic, and Versa Mark;   Accessories:  Big Shot, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, 2" Circle Punches, White Embossing Powder, White Bakers Twine, In-Color Sequin Assortment, Dimensionals.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my April 7, 9, or 11 classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here. 

Happy are those who keep His Law and look for Him with all their heart.   Psalm 119:2 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

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Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals March 24-30, 2015

Check out these great Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!  I'm excited to see the printed gold vellum on sale for just $8.21.  This paper adds a touch of class to any project, even just a little strip of it.  How about the Fringe Scissors for only $7.46...perfect timing for spring grass for little Easter baskets and cards, or fun flower centers!  What about the Label Love stamp set for $13.96, and the coordinating Artisan Label punch, just $11.96.  Just click on each item below to see the great Sale Prices.   

Also, did you know you can get $5.00 off a three month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription. Your Paper Pumpkin kit consists of everything you need to make the most amazing projects.  Carry your little pumpkin colored box with you on vacation, or get together with friends and have a Paper Pumpkin party.  Three months of crafting bliss for only $54.85.  Not only that, when you order your three-month crafting bliss subscription, you automatically qualify for a free Sale-a-Bration item.  You will want to hurry, because this Paper Pumpkin deal ends March 31, 2015.  If you are interested, click here to be directed to my on-line Stampin' Up! store.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here. 

May God give loving favor to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with a love that never gets weak.  Ephesians 6:24 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Butterfly Basics from my Shoebox Swap

Here are two more cards I made when I participated in a shoebox swap with my lovely group of other demonstrators a few weeks ago.  These cards were designed by Gail Cobb and Debbie Horton.  It is amazing all the many ways to use Butterfly Basics, and fortunately, the set is available for sale until May 31, 2015.  If you have any questions about these cards, please feel free to email me at: angelsofjoy@gmail.com, and/or post a comment right here on my blog.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Painted Petals;  Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Crushed Curry, Whisper White card stock;  Ink:  Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant classic, and Crushed Curry, Elegant Eggplant markers,  Accessories:  Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits dies, Crushed Curry ribbon, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here. 

My soul becomes weak with desire for Your saving power, and I have put my hope in Your Word.  Psalm 119:81 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

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Decorated Large Kraft Journal

I just had to share a gift I received from my friend and downline, Kitty Collier. She does some amazing work, and her designs are always, and I mean always, beautiful, and made to perfection.  

I have had my eye on SU's Large Kraft Journals, and now that I own one, I can see the need to have a few more to help me with all my many lists I create.   One journal to keep track of my bills, one for grocery shopping, (and maybe someone in Harris Teeter will stop and ask me where I bought my beautiful notebook, you never know, right?), and another for my very long to-do list.  I'm excited to get started decorating them. 

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Simply Wonderful (free with $50.00 order until 3/31/15);  Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Old Olive card stock and Subtles and 2013-15 In-color dsp paper stacks;  Ink: Memento Black;  Accessories:  Large Kraft Journal, Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits dies, Paper Doily Sizzlit Die (retired), Artisan Embellishment Kit (rose), Bird Builder Punch (for leaves), Hexagon punch (to make tales on banner), Pistachio Pudding  and Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here. 

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   Romans 15:13  

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

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Simply Wonderful Butterfly

Is this not one of the most beautiful cards you have seen?  Are you saying "absolutely"?   Well, if you have the opportunity to attend any of April 7, 9, or 11, 2015 classes, this will be one of six options from which to choose.  Oh, and wouldn't this make a beautiful get-well, sympathy, or thinking of you card?

I get together and participate in a shoebox swap with a lovely group of other demonstrators.  Each lady designs one "sample" card, prepares enough card kits for each member of the group to make one card each, and puts all the supplies in a box.  We pass the boxes until all of us have made everyone's cards.  Pretty cool, huh?  This card was Kitty Collier's, and I thought she did a fantastic job, both designing and preparing the kits.  Thank you, Kitty.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Simply Wonderful (free with $50.00 order until 3/31/15);  Paper: Basic Black Sahara Sand card stock and Something Borrowed dsp;  Ink: Memento Black;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits dies, Artisan Embellishment Kit (roses), Bird Builder Punch (for leaves), Hexagon punch (to make tales on banner), Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here. 

"Peace I leave with you.  My peace I give you.  I give to you not as the world give.  Do not be troubled or afraid."  John 14:27 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

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New Stamp Set and Weekly Deals

NEW Photopolymer Stamp set!

This funny new set is just what you need for laughs that will last. It's so versatile, you'll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are D, G

Just Kidding Photopolymer Stamp Set    #140667  

Price: $15.95

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Some great deals this week! To see them all at once in my shopping cart, click HERE

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack

[133703]

$6.95

$5.21

Gold Stampin' Glitter

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$3.95

$2.96

Marina Mist 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

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$5.95

$4.46

Old Olive Baker's Twine

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$2.95

$2.21

Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine

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$2.95

$2.21

Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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$13.95

$10.46

Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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$7.95

$5.96

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.   Psalm 103:2 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Happy Easter Bunny doing the Happy Dance

Happy Easter Bunny isn't just for Easter, at least, not in my mind.  So here "she" is doing a birthday happy dance.  What do you think?

The first thing I did to make each of my cards was to cut my base; a piece of Mossy Meadow Card stock to 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, and score it at 4 1/4.  For my next layer I cut a piece of Strawberry Slush to 4 x 5 1/4, and for my top layer, I cut a piece of Irresistibly Yours dsp to 3 3/4 x 5.

Next came the bunny stamp.  I applied lots of stick-ems, to the stamp.

Next I inked up the stamp with my Memento black ink.  When the stamp is bigger than the stamp pad, I take the pad to the stamp, that way I have more control, and can see where I have inked.

This is the result of what my stamp and stick-ems looks like after I have applied the ink.

I removed the stick-ems (ask me what happens if you forget to remove the stick-ems?), and stamped my image on a scrap piece of 3 x 4 piece of Whisper White card stock.  Below is the result.

Next, I used my Big Shot, the Oval Collection Framelits Dies, (the 3rd die from the smallest) to cut my bunny.

I took a scrap piece of 4 x 5 Strawberry Slush card stock and used the 4th die from the smallest oval to cut the backing for my bunny..

OK, I'm ready to prepare my background. For this demonstration I used the striped 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Irresistibly Yours dsp, Strawberry Slush classic ink pad, and a sponge dauber to color my dsp.  I rubbed the dauber on the dsp until I liked the result, and then blended with a paper towel.  

Next I cut two pieces of card stock for my words.  The Strawberry Slush is 3 x 2, and the Whisper white is 3 x 1 3/4.  I did not need these to layers to be as long as my dsp because the extra length was hidden behind the oval framelits, and I'm a "save all I can kinda gal" from way back.

I like to use my Stamp-a-ma-jig, because it guarantees perfect placement, well, 99% of the time. Nothing is fool proof, right?
I put my stamp on my clear block. Lined up my image sheet and the clear block to the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig (black handle). Stamped my words on the image sheet, so now I have a pattern.

Next I placed my image sheet-pattern over my card stock, lining both the the card stock and the image sheet against the black handle.

Removed the image sheet, kept the handle in place, and stamped my words on my card stock.  Easy-peasy.

Next is just layering your card.  When I got to the Strawberry Slush oval, I decided to use snail adhesive to glue it directly to my card, and I used dimensionals to pop up my bunny.  I punched the flowers from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack in Strawberry Slush and Mossy Meadow and applied them to my card using  glue dots.  I next added SU's wonderful, easy to apply pearls, and all done!

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Happy Easter Bunny, Crazy About You, Yippee Skippee;  Paper: Mossy Meadow, Strawberry Slush, and Whisper White card stock, and Irresistibly Yours dsp;  Ink: Memento Black, Mossy Meadow and Strawberry Slush classic;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Oval Framelits die, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (for flowers), Stamp-a-ma-jig, Strawberry Slush, and Pink Pirouette Markers, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my March and April, 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."  Psalm 37:4 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Pot of Gold and Shamrock

 

Do you like St. Patrick's Day cards?  Obviously, I do, or I would not have saved the Shamrock card kits I have had since 2012.  After each class, any card kits that have not been used, I save for another time, crazy huh?  The Pot of Gold is a card kit I put together last week.  If you are planning to attend any of my March 2015 classes, you will have the opportunity to make these cards.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Rainbows End (retired), Pinch Proof (retired), Teeny Tiny Wishes;  Paper: Gumball Green (retired), Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Real Red, Basic Black, and Whisper White card stock, and Gold Foil Sheets;  Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green;  Accessories: Big Shot, Polka Dot embossing folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (for heart), 1/2" circle, 1" circle, 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/4" scalloped circle, Word Window, Decorative Label, Modern Label, and Full Heart Punches, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my March 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."  Psalm 37:4 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Crazy About You

Glenda Caulkins hosted a live stream last week, (see her blog here: www.thestampcamp.com), and she demonstrated the Crazy About You stamp set, and she made a portfolio and six cards.  Here is my version of four of the six cards, and I'm looking forward to showing you the portfolio, as soon as I get it made.  These cards were pretty easy because they all used the same products, sorta-kinda.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Crazy About You;  Paper: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, and, Whisper White card stock, Best Year Ever DSP (free with $50.00 order until March 31, 2015);  Ink: Soft Suede, Coastal Cabana, Calyspo Coral, Crushed Curry;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Hello You thinlits dies, Flower Medallion, and the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punches, Coastal Cabana ribbon (free with $50.00 order until March 31, 2015), Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my March 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Romans 12:12 

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

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Announcing my March 2015 Card and Project Classes.

Come One, Come All

to my March, 2015 Card and Project Classes.  We always have fun and I hope your schedule will permit you to come and enjoy some paper therapy time.   

You will have the opportunity to make cards and/or 3-D projects with an Easter, St. Patty's Day and birthday themes, and as always, all occasion themes that you can make into whatever you want.  I design and prepare kits for five/six different cards, and you decide which ones you would like to make.  It's that easy.  I supply everything, just bring yourself, and get set to have fun.

My classes are for men and women of all ages who enjoy crafting. This class will teach you how to create beautiful hand crafted greeting cards with personal instruction, guidance and inspiration. You’ll have access to all the latest card making tools, embellishments and supplies. The joy of giving is priceless.

Schedule is as follows:
SATURDAY, MARCH 7,  from 1:00 to about 4:00,  and again on
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again on

THURSDAY,MARCH 12, from 6:30 p.m. to about 9:00 p.m.

The cost of the class is just: $2.25 per card, and the fun and fellowship is free.  Want to save on your class fee? Bring a friend who has never been to one of my classes, and receive $5.00 off of your class fee, or place an order for a minimum of $50.00 (before tax and shipping), and receive $10.00 your class fee.  Do both, and receive $15.00 off your class fee.  How about that!!!!!  

All classes are held in my home at:  555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.

An RSVP at your earliest convenience is greatly appreciated either by email or phone. Phone is: 336-538-4996 , email: angelsofjoy@gmail.com  or directly from my Stampin' Up! website at: www.lindafisher.stampinup.net.

Instruction does much, and Encouragement everything.  Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Indescribable Gift

I like to color, not that anyone has ask me, just thought I would say, and this stamp set yells "color me, please".  This stamp is also beautiful when embossed, so I thought I would combine both coloring and embossing.

I stamped with Versa Mark on Crumb Cake card stock and embossed with white embossing powder. Then, I used my blender pens, and inkpads to color.  So easy, and the best part, this technique made the coloring quick and painless, not that coloring is painful!!  This Easter card will be one of the six I am offering at my March 7, March 10, or March 12, 2015 classes.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets:  Indescribable Gift;  Paper:  Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White card stock;  Ink: Pink Pirouette, Old Olive classic and Versa Mark;  Accessories:  SU heat tool, White Embossing Powder, Blender Pen, 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (retired),

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my March 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

As much as you can, live in peace with all men.  Romans 12:18

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Giggle Greetings

I received this card as a swap at Convention two years ago, and thought it's about time I CASEd it for one of my classes.  So, if you are coming to any one of my March 7, 10, or 12, 2015 classes, you too will have the opportunity to make this fun card.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Giggle Greetings;  Paper: Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry, Basic Black and, Whisper White card stock;  Ink: Memento Black, and Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, Pink Pirouette Blendabilities;  Accessories:  1/2", 1", and 1 1/4",circle punches.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website, www.lindafisher.stampinup.net, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2014-15 Catalog right here on my blog.  Another option, feel free to contact me directly.  I usually place orders twice a month.

I hold adult classes each month.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  For details, see my March 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Our Lord is our help and our safe cover.  Psalm 33:20

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog