Aluminum Foil Technique with Gifts of Kindness

Who would have thought one could make a greeting card using aluminum foil.  Not me, that's for sure.  Not only that, have you ever seen a store-bought card made with foil?  I sure had fun making this one-of-a-kind beauty.  

For this technique, I used a glue stick, yes, just a regular glue stick, and glued a piece of foil to a piece of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" piece of basic black card stock.  I then trimmed the combo piece to 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.  I put the trimmed piece in the embossing folder, making sure the foil side and the SU logo were facing me.  Crank it thru my Big Shot, or Cuttle Bug machine, and viola, you have a beautiful embossed foil image. If you look for Tin Foil Technique, there are videos all over YouTube.  This is another technique I offered to my wonderful and fantastic hostess club members at our May 2015 meeting.

Dimensions of the card stock in the middle of the card:
Black: 2 7/8 x 2 5/8
White: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2
Burgundy: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Gifts of Kindness, *Too Kind;  Paper:  Whisper white, Bravo Burgundy, an oldie, but a goody), Basic Black card stock; Ink: Memento Black; Accessories:  Big Shot, Lovely Lace embossing folder, *Modern Label Punch, Word Window, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (retired), Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (retired), Brights Candy Dots, Dimensionals.  
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

"Lord, when we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. ".  Peter Marshall 

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

~Linda

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Aqua Painter Resist with Stippled Blossoms

I saw a technique on Lisa Brown's Blog, which she has titled Aqua Painter Resist, and I just had to give it a try.  If you would like to subscribe to Lisa's blog, click Here, so you, too, can have access to her Aqua Painter Resist video.

For the technique, heat emboss an image on watercolor paper with white embossing powder.  Use an aqua painter and classic inks to "wash" the image.  B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.  I decided to offer this technique to my wonderful and fantastic hostess club members when we meet on May 28, 2015, and I'm looking forward to seeing their reaction.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Stippled Blossoms, Lovely Amazing You; Paper:  Whisper white, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey card stock, Watercolor Paper, and *Sweet Dreams DSP; Ink: Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey; Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Brights Candy Dots, Dimensionals.  
*Retires 5/31/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength".  Corrie Ten Boom (Holocaust Survivor) 

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

~Linda

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Birthday Bash Shaker Card

Would you like to make a 3-D shaker card like this one?  Carolyn Bennie has a fantastic video on her blog, found Here.  See her post of October 25, 2014, listed under Coffee Bean Shaker Card Video tutorial.  
I am offering this card or the Coffee Bean Shaker Card (see my post of May 18, 2015) as part of my Hostess Club Projects.  I used the Create a Cupcake stamp set, and it is retired.  I have fantastic news, though. The Create a Cupcake stamp set was replaced by the Cupcake Party stamp set and is available in the current catalog, and the new 2015-16 Catalog. Both sets coordinate with the Cupcake Builder Punch.  Who would have thought, huh?  

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Create a Cupcake (retired), Be the Star; Paper:  Whisper white, Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist card stock and *Birthday Bash DSP;  Ink: Tangelo Twist, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Real Red, *Metallic Gold Encore; Accessories: Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (for large star), Confetti Stars border Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Window Sheets, Brights Candy Dots.  
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

"Worry implies that we do not quite trust God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what's happening in our lives."  Francis Chan 

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

~Linda

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Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Painted Petals Basket and Notecards

The Berry Basket die, from Stampin' Up!, makes cute, beautiful, plus useful gifts and projects.  Look what my friend, Kitty Collier, did with her die.  She used the Something Borrowed dsp to line the inside of her basket, and the use of the Tea Lace Doily is a wonderful idea.  Kitty made a stack of four 3 x 3 notecards using the *Painted Petals stamp set, and there you have it-a fantastic gift.  The *Painted Petals stamp set is so versatile, I am so sorry SU is not carrying it over to the new 2015-16 catty.  The set is available until 5/31/2015, and if you like to order it, please let me know or click on the link below.  Thank you, Kitty, for sharing with me.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Painted Petals; Paper:  Whisper white, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand card stock and *Something Borrowed DSP;  Ink: Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Early Espresso; Accessories: Big Shot, Berry Basket Die, *Flower Frenzy Bigz Die, on sale for $18.98, Tea Lace Doily, Dimensionals.  
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

"The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety."  George Mueller 

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

~Linda

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Six Sided Sampler for my June 2015 Paper Therapy Classes

I had planned to offer this card for my May 2015 classes, changed my mind (women get to do that, you know), and decided to put this fantastic card in the line-up for my June 2015 classes, so a few of the colors I used will be retired by class time.  However, just change out the card stock, and you can make your own, beautiful, Z-fold card.  I am offering this card from my June 2015 classes, and if you have the opportunity to attend, I'm sure you will like the design of my Z-fold card as much as I do.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Six Sided Sampler;  Paper:  Whisper White, *Coastal Cabana, *Baked Brown Sugar, *Strawberry Slush card stock;  Ink:   Whisper White, *Coastal Cabana, *Baked Brown Sugar, *Strawberry Slush Classic; Accessories:  Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Hexagon, 7/8" Scallop Circle, and *Scalloped Edge Punches, Dimensionals,
*Retiring 6/2/2015

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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.

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 May 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Where there is hope, there is Faith.  Where there is Faith, Miracles happen.

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

~Linda

Perfect Blend

I just had to show off Sande Parcell's latest CASE, two of the gazillion cards she has been making.  Sande is so talented, and would make a fantastic demonstrator.   Maybe one of these days.

I like how she used Perfect Blend to make a 3-D card, and it is so unique, it will be one of the cards we will be making at our May 28th Hostess club meeting.  Perfect Blend is retiring on 5/31/2015, and if you don't have the set yet, there is still time.  Thank you, again, Sande, for sharing with me.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Perfect Blend; Paper:  Whisper white, Pool Party, Crumb Cake card stock and Subtles DSP;  Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pool Party; Accessories: Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Window Sheets, *Argyle embossing folder, Ex-Large Oval Punch,  Stamping Sponges, Dimensionals,
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.  Proverbs 22:6 

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

~Linda

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Wetlands, Work of Art, and By the Seashore

My friend, Sande Parcell has been making many cards using her new Top Note die. She said she has wanted the Top Note die from SU for a long time, and is so glad she made the purchase, especially since it is retiring on 5/31/2015.  I like the way Sande combined the colors, and sponged the shell from By the Seashore stamp set with the Blushing Bride ink. Thank you Sande, for sharing with me.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Wetlands, Work of Art, *By the Seashore; Paper:  Very Vanilla, Marina Mist;  Ink: Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake,  Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Night of Navy; Accessories: Big Shot, *Top Note Die, Woodgrain embossing folder, Linen Thread, Stamping Sponges, Dimensionals,
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.  Proverbs 22:6 

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

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Daydream Medallions, Stippled Blossoms and Four You

I like the look of Pacific Point and Black, don't you?  I decided to combine some of my favorite colors with three stamp sets that are leaving the Stampin' Up! catalog at the end of this month.  

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Daydream Medallions, *Stippled Blossoms, *Four You;  Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Basic Black cardstock;  Ink: Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz classic;  Accessories: Big Shot, *Starburst Framelits, Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, basic Pearls, Dimensionals
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Give thanks for God's Gift of Love, and the joy we share through Christ the Lord.

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

~Linda

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Moon Lake and Truly Grateful

 

Moon Lake is a beautiful stamp set and can be found in Stampin' Up!'s 2015 Occasions Mini (page 21).  When I look at these images, I think of a masculine card.  I saw a card made by Christy Fulk and knew I had to CASE it.  You can see her card Here, post of April 6, 2015.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: *Moon Lake and *Truly Grateful; Paper: *Naturals Ivory, Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip cardstock;  Ink: Chocolate Chip classic, and Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, and Chocolate Chip markers;  Accessories: Scallop Oval, and Large Oval Punches, Stamping Sponges, 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, Naturals 5/8" Chevron Ribbon
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 June 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Now may the Lord himself give you peace at all times and in every way, and He be with you.  2 Thessalonians 3:16 

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

~Linda

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Just Kidding

This happy-go-lucky lady is wishing you and me a happy 29th birthday, and on the inside she is saying from your 110 lb friend.  So cute.  This is one of the cards I am offering at my May 2015 classes, coming up on the 5th and the 7th.

Recipe:  Stamp Sets: Just Kidding; Paper:  Whisper White, Calypso Coral, *Coastal Cabana cardstock, and *In-Colors DSP;  Ink:  Tuxedo Memento Black, and *Baked Brown Sugar, *Coastal Cabana markers;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Fringe Scissors, Bakers Twine, Dimensionals,
*Retires 6/2/2015

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.

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 May 2015 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

Take delight and love each other with genuine affection.  Romans 12:10 

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

~Linda

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Chalk Talk

I have such wonderful friends who make and share with me their beautiful cards, and I wanted to show you the talents of Kitty Collier. One of the stamp sets Kitty used to make this card is called Nature's Perfection, and that is what Kitty's cards are, perfection.  

Recipe:  Stamp Set:  *Chalk Talk, Natures Perfection;  Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake card stock and Irresistibly Yours dsp;  Ink:   Crumb Cake, *Strawberry Classic; Accessories:  Extra Large Oval, 7/8" Scallop Circle, and  Bitty Butterfly Punches, Sponge Daubers, Basic Pearls, *Rose from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, Dimensionals,
*Retiring 6/2/2015

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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.

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 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here.

I will give you a new heart, and put a new spirit in you.  Ezekiel 36:26 

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

~Linda

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog