The Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set and Layering Circles Framelits Dies 

 Card Inside

I bought the The Designer Tin of Cards stamp set along with the coordinating Project Kit, finished the project kit, and I still find many ways to use the stamp set.  The set has 33 stamps for just $26.00, and covers more than 11 occasions.  What a deal, right?  
I used a sketch from Lyssa Zwolanek's blog, Song of My Heart, and you can find her blog Here.

Recipe:

• Cut and fold in half your 4 1/4 x 11 base of Early Espresso, and set aside.
• Cut three 1 1/2 x 4 pieces of Festive Birthday DSP at a diagonal, and glue to a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock.  Wrap a piece of Early Espresso ribbon (retired, and I'm sorry), around the front of the Pumpkin Pie/DSP and glue it to the back. Glue this combo to the card base.
• Cut a shorter piece of the ribbon, thread it through the piece that is wrapped around the front of the card, and tie a knot.  By-the-way, I save ribbon by doing it this way.  Great idea, huh?
• I stamped the words with Early Espresso ink and cut it out with the Layering Circles Framelits Dies, as well as a Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry circle and an Early Espresso scalloped circle.  Glue all together and pop up with dimensionals.
• All done, results, fantastic birthday card.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here. 

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.

To be in Christ changes your destination, but for Christ to be in you, changes your destiny. Major Ian Thomas, Ravencrest Chalet Bible School & Retreat Center

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

~Linda

One Big Meaning and a Floral Affection Embossing Folder

The One Big Meaning stamp set has seven fantastic stamps, and seven ways to say thank you, and one can never have enough Thank You cards, can we?  I also used one of the two embossing folders from the Floral Affection set.  Gives the card a little extra dimension, don't you think? 

Recipe:

• Cut and fold in half your 4 1/4 x 11 base of Cucumber Crush, and set aside.
• Glue a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Tangerine Tango that has been dry embossed with one of the Floral Affection's embossing folders to a 5 1/4 x 4" piece of Whisper White.
• Glue a 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 piece of Fruit Stand DSP to a 4 3/4 x 2 piece of Daffodil Delight card stock, then glue this combination to the Tangerine Tango/Whisper White piece.
• Wrap a piece of 5/8" Organza Ribbon around this combination, then glue all to the Cucumber Crush base.
• Cut a shorter piece of the Organza Ribbon, thread it thru the piece that is wrapped around the front of the card, and tie a soft knot. 
• Cut a scalloped circle with a piece of Basic Black card stock using the Layering Circle Framelits Dies. Stamp your words using Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Whisper White card stock.  Cut this out, also using one of the Layering Circle Framelits dies. Glue the word piece to the black scalloped piece, and pop this combination up with dimensionals.  
•  All done, results, beautiful card.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here. 

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.


May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him. Romans 15:13

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

~Linda

Come One, Come All, to my February 2017 Paper Therapy and Card-Making classes

Please join me and have fun, relax, fellowship with others who have the same interest, by making some beautiful greeting cards.  

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:
TUESDAY, the 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. and again on

THURSDAY, the 9th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on
SATURDAY, the 11th,  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

The cost of the class is just: $2.50 per card, no additional class fee, and the fun and fellowship is free.  

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 , text, 336-260-2173, or 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

Fox Builder Punch, and Number of Years

 for a fun anniversary card.

My friend and fellow stamper, Sheila White, is an expert when it comes to punch art, and she's mighty good at it.  Why, she can stand for hours and punch out legs, bodies, heads, eyes, ears, noses, hearts, and anything else you might need to make a punch art animal come to life.

Sheila offered this card as part of our Shoe-Box-Swap (SBS).  It was so much fun to watch these little turtles develop their own personalities, one piece of card stock at a time. (no, I really haven't lost my mind, I think punch art is unique, that's all!!!)

If you live near me in Graham, NC, and would like to participate in our next SBS to be held on March 18, 2017, please let me know. 

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Real Red scored at 4 1/4.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Whisper White.  
• Next are two 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 pieces of Dapper Denim, which I tore by hand, and sponged with Dapper Denim ink.  
• The rocks are made from Soft Suede card stock. Two circles were made with a 1 3/4" circle punch, and I tore the edges, crumpled and flattened each piece, then sponged the edges with Soft Suede ink.  
• The backs of the turtles were made by cutting off the ears of the Fox Builder's face. I used the eraser part of a pencil, dabbed it in Pear Pizzazz or Garden Green ink to put dots on my turtles backs. 
• I glued the backs to their bodies, also made with the Fox Builder's face.  I used the larger circle from the Owl punch for their eyes, and used a black marker to draw their mouths. (If you don't have the Owl Builder Punch, you could use a 1/2" circle punch).
• The hearts are from a couple of retired SU punches.  
• The words are stamped with Real Red ink.
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If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all of your heart.  Jeremiah 29:13

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

~Linda

Lift Me Up, and Up & Away Thinlits for my February, 2017 classes

I am offering this hot-air balloon card at all of my February 7, February 9, and February 11, 2017 classes. I saw it on Mary Brown's blog, Stamper Camper, and you can see her card Here, post of December 6, 2016. 
This wonderful set, Lift Me Up, and the coordinating thinlits, Up & Away, and are so much fun to use.  The set includes words for at least seven occasions, and it is well worth the bundle price. Buy the bundle before March 31, 2017 and pick any item from the Sale-a-Bration catalog for FREE.  What can be better than free, right?

Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Pool Party, scored at 5 1/2.  
• Next the Rich Razzleberry is 5 1/4 x 4.
• Next is a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Pool Party, dry embossed with the Seaside embossing folder.
• The words are stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink on a 1 x 2 3/4 piece of Whisper White, and the background piece is 1 1/8 x 2 7/8 piece of Rich Razzleberry.  
• The hot air balloon is cut out with Whisper White, and backed with Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, and Pool Party. The basket is backed with Crumb Cake.
• The clouds are cut out with Whisper White, and sponged with Smoky Slate ink.  The bow is made with the 3/8" Metallic Ribbon (free with a purchase of $50.00 till March 31, 2017).

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

With his love, he will calm all your fears.  He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.  Zephanian 3:17

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

~Linda

Endless Birthday Wishes, and Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits for my February, 2017 classes

I am offering this cute birthday card at all of my February 7, February 9, and February 11, 2017 classes. I saw this on Ann Clemmer's blog, Stamper Dog, and you can see her card Here, post of June, 2014.  
The stamp set costs just $16.00 and you get 27 stamps. What a deal, right? 
There are a gazillion combination of words, and the birthday cake is so much fun to color. If you live near me in Graham, NC, I would love to have you come and make one, or two, or three of your own.
Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Melon Mambo, scored at 5 1/2.  I rounded all 4 corners.
• Next the Crushed Curry is 5 x 3 3/4.
• Next is a 4 7/8 x 3 5/8 piece of Basic Black.  
• Next is a 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 piece of Whisper White.
• I stamped the words in Melon Mambo, and Basic Black. The dots are stamped in Crushed Curry.  
• The Crushed Curry rectangle in the middle is 2 1/8 x 2 1/4.  
• The Basic Black rectangle is 2 x 2 1/8.
• The Whisper White rectangle is 1 7/8 x 2.
• I stamped the cake with Basic Black Archival ink, and colored it with Crushed Curry, Pacific Point and Melon Mambo markers.  
• The bow behind the cake is cut using Melon Mambo card stock and the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies. They are so much fun.  Thought I would add that in.
• That's it, all done.    

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.  Psalm 9:10 (NIV)

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

~Linda

Sealed with Love and Love Notes Framelits Dies for my January, 2017 classes

I am offering this fun fold Valentine card at all of my January 2017 classes.  I enjoyed creating this loving card with my assistant, Michelle Wallace, and we both were very pleased with the results.  
If you live near my home in Graham, NC, you too can come and make this card for your favorite valentine.

Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 piece of Basic Black, scored at 5 1/2.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Whisper White.  I stamped around the edges with Real Red ink.
• Next is a 3 1/4 x 8 1/2 piece of Basic Black, scored at 4 1/4.  I cut one edge with a framelit from the Love Notes Dies.  
• I glued a 3 x 4 piece of Whisper White to the inside, and stamped Happy Valentine's Day with Real Red ink, and I added little lips, too.
• A 3 x 3 1/4 piece of DSP from the Sending Love paper stack is glued to the front of the 3 1/4 x 8 1/2 black.  I glued this piece to the already stamped 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Whisper White.
• The front flap of the 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 piece of Basic Black is covered with a 4 x 2 1/2 piece of Real Red card stock, embossed with the Happy Heart E.F.
• I cut out 4 Real Red hearts with the Big Shot and the Love Notes Framelits Dies and glued them to the cut out on the card front with glue dots.
• I cut out three circles with the Layering Framelits Dies, one in Basic Black, one in Real Red, and one on Whisper White.  This combo is mounted on the card front with dimensionals.  

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

God has a reason for allowing things to happen. We may never understanding His wisdom and we simply have to trust His will.  Psalm 37:5 (NIV)

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

~Linda

Hey Chick for my January 21, 2017 Class

Another cute card designed by me and my trusty assistant, Michelle Wallace.  Isn't it so cute?  
This set, Hey, Chick is not for sale.  No you cannot buy it, you can only get it for free.  That's right.  Place an order for a minimum for $50.00, and it is yours.  What can be better than Free, right?

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Chocolate Chip scored at 4 1/4.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Tangerine Tango.
• Next is a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Whisper White.  I stamped it with Early Espresso ink and a very, old stamp set called, Chicken Wire.  I do not have the newest Hexagon Dynamics Textured Impressions embossing folder, yet, on my wish list.
• The chickens are stamped on a 2 3/8 x 1 3/4, and a 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 piece of Whisper White with Early Espresso ink, and mounted onto a 2 1/2 x 1 7/8, and a 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 piece of Chocolate Chip card stock.  
• The chickens are colored with the new coloring pencils, and blended with Blender Pens.
• Results-A happy card for anyone.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you and you will give me glory. Psalm 50:15

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

~Linda

One Wild Ride and Best Badge Punch for my January 21, 2017 class

The One Wild Ride stamp set is not just for the guys in your life, I see lots of ladies out sporting about on a Harley.  So, when you see a card like this one, think "outside the box", and imagine giving it to just about anyone, even me, and I don't own a motorcycle.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Basic Black, scored at 4 1/4.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Island Indigo.
• Next is a 3 3/4 x 2 piece of Silver Foil, embossed with the Sparkle embossing folder.  
• Next is a 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 piece of Basic Black layered under a 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 piece of Whisper White.  This is the piece on which I stamped the motorcycle.
• The words are stamped with black ink on Island Indigo card stock and punched out with the Best Badge Punch. Next I stamped the same words on Whisper White card stock with black ink, punched this out with the Best Badge Punch, and trimmed the edges with my paper snips.  I used an Island Indigo marker to color the word Journey.
• I popped up both the motorcycle and the words with dimensionals.  
• All done, and really easy.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

"When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him."  Proverbs 16:7

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

~Linda

Beautiful You 

Beautiful You is a 13 piece stamp set in the Stampin' Up! 2017 Occasions catalog, and it is, as the name implies, beautiful.  It covers at least nine different occasions, from birthday to sympathy, and it is a set I know I can use for a long time.  
I CASEd this card from Mary Fish's blog, Stampin' Pretty, and you can see her card Here.  
I stamped directly on the By the Shore DSP with Dapper Denim ink.  Who would have thought that DSP titled "By the Shore" could be used for such an elegant card.  Amazing, isn't it?
I am offering this one at my January 21, 2017 class.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Dapper Denim scored at 4 1/4.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Soft Sky.
• Next is a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla.
• Next is a 3 5/8 x 2 5/8 piece of Dapper Denim, and I stamped my image onto a 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 piece of By the Shore DSP with Dapper Denim ink.  I glued my dsp to the Dapper Denim with snail, and popped up this combination with dimensionals.
• I stamped the words with, what else, Dapper Denim ink, and all done. Quick, easy and elegant.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 (NIV)

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

~Linda

Sale-a-Bration, 
So Very Much Thank You!!

The next best thing to free, is well, free.  This fun stamp set could be yours with an order of $50.00, yes it can. I made two quick cards to showcase this free stamp set, oh, did I mention it was free?  It is called So Very Much and comes in either wood mount or clear mount. What a deal, right?  See the details below:

Recipe:

• The base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and I stamped thank you with the ink that coordinates with the card stock.
• The background card stock under the words is 4 x 3 3/4, and the Whisper White piece for the words is 3 3/4 x 3 1/2.
• The 3/8" Silver Metallic Ribbon is part of a twin pack that is free when you place an order for $50.00. It is really great ribbon too.
• For the bling I added a few Brights Sequins.  For the top card I used a Boho Blossoms punch (retired) to make the little flowers, and added a rhinestone basic jewel to each punched flower.  The Blossom Bunch punch would have worked even better, and it's on my wish list. 

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

My God turns darkness into light.  Proverbs 18:28

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

~Linda

Gift from the Garden, Papillon Potpourri, and Avant Garden for my January, 2017 classes

Another masterpiece designed by me and my trusty assistant, Michelle Wallace.  Isn't it so cute?  It doesn't matter to me that I don't particularly care to garden, (say it isn't so, right?), or it's not really my birthday, I would still love to open my mailbox one day and find this card waiting, wouldn't you?

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Cajun Craze, scored at 4 1/4.
• Next is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Old Olive.
• Next is a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla.
• To make the brick wall, I cut a 3 3/4 x 2 piece of Tip Top Taupe, ran it through the Brick Wall Embossing Folder, trimmed it with paper snips, and sponged with Tip Top Taupe ink.  I glued this piece to my Very Vanilla with Tombow Liquid Glue.
• I stamped each of the following on Very Vanilla card stock and used my paper snips to fussy cut: 
• Boots with Perfect Plum ink 
• Shovel with Early Espresso ink
• Flower Pots with Cajun Craze ink
• I stamped the butterfly on the Very Vanilla with Daffodil Delight ink, then stamped again on a scrap piece of card stock, and punched it out with the Bitty Butterfly punch.  I glued it to the card stock with a glue dot.
• For the flower pots, I used my Old Olive, Cajun Craze, and Perfect Plum SU markers to color directly on the stamp.  After stamping the design on my Very Vanilla, I covered the flower pot with one that I had previously stamped and fussy cut.  I used a dimensional to pop it up.
• I stamped the Happy Birthday Wishes in Early Espresso ink.  This beautiful stamp is from a Sale-a-Bration set called, Avant Garden.  It will be free with a $50.00 purchase beginning January 4, 2017.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

This is the confidence we have in approaching God:  that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NIV)

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

~Linda

Layering Love and Desktop Calendars 

Happy New Year!  

Today I want to show you just a few of the many desktop calendars I have been making.  
I got this idea from Erica Gerwin's blog, Pink Buckaroo Designs, and you can see her calendars Here, post of January 1, 2016.
I am making these calendars for my Hostess Club members, my downline, my customers, and all of my class attendees.  It's just a small way to show my appreciation and gratitude for all they do to help make my Stampin' Up! business successful.  

 

I used Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP, and the coordinating card stock colors to make the one above.  You can find this beautiful DSP in the 2016-17 Annual Catalog, page 172.

I used Petals & Paisleys Specialty DSP, (from the 2016-17 Holiday Mini), and the coordinating card stock colors to make the one above.  Sadly, this DSP is going away January 3, 2017. 

I used Party Animal DSP, for this one (above).  It is in the new 2017 Occasions Mini and will available January 4. 

The one on the left (above) used Succulent Garden DSP, new in the 2017 Occasions Mini and will available January 4. The one on the right was made with Festive Birthday DSP.  You can find Festive Birthday DSP in the 2016-17 Annual Catalog, page 173.

To make your own desktop calendar, you start out with a basic card front, 4 1/4" x 11", and fold in half.  To create the folded inside, you need a piece of cardstock that measures 4 1/4" x 4". Score it on the shorter side at 1/2", 2", and 3 1/2".  Fold it so that the larger peak points up as do the ends and adhere inside the card. It fits into a regular A-2 envelope, and you will need a 2 ounce stamp.

My calendars came from Vippees Calendars, and you can purchase them Here.  It's the largest self-stick calendar, 3 x 2 1/4.

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 Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.  Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

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

~Linda