Weather Together

for my May 2018 Creative Therapy Classes 

I saw this design on the "Demonstrator's Only" web site, Stampin' Connection, and traced it back to Tamara Bertram, and you can see her card Here, post of 11/9/2016.  I did change the paper, and used a current stamp set for the words, you know, to make it my own.  This is another offering for my May 1st, and May 5th, 2018 classes. 

Weather Together is retiring the end of this May, and should you want to order this retiring set, or any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store before May 31, 2018.

If you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission as your demonstrator with no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support when shopping with me.  Please do not hesitate to ask me a question, as I am here to help you.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Rich Razzleberry scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Birthday Memories DSP layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Sweet Sugarplum and Soft Sky layers (retiring colors) are 4 1/2 x 3.
• The Whisper White layer is 4 x 2 1/2.
• The presents are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Whisper White, and punched with a 1 3/8" circle punch.  I colored them with Stampin' Write Markers.
• The Soft Sky and Sweet Sugarplum circles are punched with a 1 1/2" circle punch.
• The words are from the Beautiful Day and stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• 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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.  Proverbs 25:11

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

~Linda

Picnic For You

for my May 2018 Creative Therapy Classes

Picnic for You Bundle is sooooooo cute.  Flowers, hotdogs, cake, salt & pepper shakers, fruit, word stamps, and to top it off, a basket in which to put your goodies.  This bundle will retire on May 31, 2018, and I'm glad I already own it.   

If you would like to order any of the products to make this card, or another one like it, please, just click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store before May 31, 2018.

If you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission as your demonstrator with no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support when shopping with me.  Please do not hesitate to ask me a question, as I am here to help you.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Bermuda Bay, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Whisper White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 2 pieces of Trutti-Fruiti DSP are 5 x 1 1/2 & 5 x 1.
• The Whisper White piece dividing the two pieces of DSP is 5 x 2 and is embossed with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder. (Available in the 2018-19 SU Catalog on June 1, 2018.)
• The Whisper White circle is cut from the Stitched Shaped Framelits dies (the 2nd from the largest circle).  The words are stamped with Chocolate Chip ink.
• The basket is stamped on a 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 piece of Whisper White cardstock with Chocolate Chip ink and cut out with the Picnic Basket Builder Framelits Dies.  Dimensionals are used to adhere it to the card.
• The leaves are stamped with Bermuda Bay ink, and the flowers are stamped with Calypso Coral ink, both on Whisper White, and cut out with the Picnic Basket Builder Framelits Dies.  
• The leaves are glued to the card front with snail adhesive, and the flowers are popped up with mini-dimensionals, which are so perfect. 
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• 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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog. 

For He will command His angels to guard you in all your ways.  Psalm 91:11

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

~Linda

Saying Goodbye to Watercolor Wings, Thoughts & Prayers and Just Add Text

Three wonderful sets that are retiring from the SU 2017-18 catalog on May 31, 2018.  Watercolor Wings is a set that can be used for many occasions, and I am so sad to see it go, however, the new catalog has some pretty amazing stamp sets.

If you would like to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store before May 31, 2018.

If you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission as your demonstrator with no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support when shopping with me.  Please do not hesitate to ask me a question, as I am here to help you.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Peekaboo Peach scored at 4 1/4.
• The Chocolate Chip layers are 5 1/4 x 4 and the rectangle is 2 7/8 x 1 3/8.
• The Very Vanilla layers are 5 x 3 3/4 and the rectangle is 2 3/4 x 1 1/2.
• The ink used is Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip.
• The words are from Just Add Text, and Thoughts & Prayers, .
• The burlap ribbon adds an extra special touch, don't you think?
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• 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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.  Proverbs 2:6

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

~Linda

Lovely Wishes

I designed this card for my May 1st, and May 5th, 2018 Creative Therapy Card classes.  I used the soon to be retired stamp set, Lovely Wishes.  You can find it on page 50 of the 2018 Occasions catalog by Stampin' Up!  It is a wonderful set, and I'm sad to see it go. 
If you would like to order Lovely Wishes or any of the products I used to make this card, please click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store.
If you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission as your demonstrator with no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support when shopping with me.  Please do not hesitate to ask me a question, as I am here to help you.
Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Fresh Fig, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Powder Pink layer is 5 1/4 x 4. 
• The Marina Mist (a retiring color) layer is 5 x 3 3/4, and is dry embossed with the Fluttering Textured Embossing Folder.
• The smaller piece of Powder Pink is 3 3/4 x 1 7/8.
• The Fresh Fig piece over the Powder Pink is 3 3/4 x 1 1/2.
• The Sweet Soiree DSP is 3 3/4 x 1 3/8.
• The circles are made with Fresh Fig, Whisper White and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.
• The flower is stamped on the Whisper White circle with Powder Pink ink, and the words with Fresh Fig ink.
• I added the sequins for the "bling affect".
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• 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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

"In the beginning there was the Word.  The Word was with God, and the Word was God."  John 1:1

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

~Linda

You've Got Style, and the Crinkled Ink Technique

Meet Minerva.  Isn't she so cute.  She is Irma's sister.  (See the post of March 30, 2018).  This is the second of the two projects my wonderful Hostess Club ladies will make when they come to my studio this Thursday evening, April 26, 2018. 

The technique is so easy, and lots of fun.  Honest, I wouldn't kid you!! 

There are videos on YouTube, and here are the basics: 

• Rub your ink pad directly to your piece of Whisper White cardstock. I used Peekaboo Peach.  That's called direct to paper technique.  See, two techniques in one!!!  
• Then crinkle your paper by balling it up in your hands.
• Spread it out, but not to flat.  Take your next darker ink pad, in this case I used Calypso Coral, and rub the ink pad over the creases you just made.
• Crinkle and spread out your paper again.
• With your next darker color, (I used Wild Wasabi), spread it over the creases.  This time concentrate on the folds you did not color the first time.
• Turn your crinkled cardstock facedown, and use your bone folder to smooth out the wrinkles.
• Glue this piece to your Calypso Coral layer.  I used Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Wild Wasabi scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Calypso Coral layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Chocolate Chip rectangle is 2 3/4 x 3 5/8, and the Whisper White layer on which Minerva is stamped in Tuxedo Memento Black ink, is 2 5/8 x 3 1/2.
• The Wild Wasabi tag is cut from the Rose Garden Dies
• The Whisper White tag on which my words are stamped is also cut out with the Rose Garden Dies, then I fussy cut close to the outline with my awesome Paper Snips.
• The Calypso Coral ribbon is some I had saved over from the 2018 Sale-a-bration that ended last month.  (I'm sorry, however, I'm sure many other kinds of ribbon will work just as well.)
• I used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen to color Minerva.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.
 If you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission  as your demonstrator with no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support when shopping with me.  Please do not hesitate to ask me a question, as I am here to help you.

God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power, love and self-control.  2 Timothy 1:7

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

~Linda