Happy Tails & 

Nine Lives

I wanted to showcase two designs made by my sweet friend and SU Demonstrator, Wendie Jamison.  You can see more of her designs Here. These cards are wonderful because they are easy, and use very little product.  Great for the novice or the most experienced stamper.  Just sayin'.
The Happy Tails stamp set and punch are being carried over to the new catalog, though not as a bundle price, a savings of 10%.  The Nine Lives is also being carried over, Yeah, and double Yeah!!!!

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 pieces of Early Espresso or Balmy Blue at 4 1/4. 
• The Cajun Craze or Crumb Cake layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The next two layers are 5 x 3 3/4.  The Crumb Cake layer is stamped with the Buffalo Check background stamp and Early Espresso ink.  The Whisper White layer is stamped with Balmy Blue ink. 
• A 3 x 3/14 piece of Early Espresso cardstock is the base under a 2 3/4 x 3 piece of Very Vanilla.  The kitty is stamped with Cajun Craze ink on Very Vanilla and punched out with the Cat Punch. 
• The 4 x 3 piece of Merry Merlot is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 piece of Crumb Cake.  The doggie is stamped with Crumb Cake ink on Whisper White, and punched out with the Dog Builder Punch.  The Friends Forever words are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.  The dog house is stamped with the same ink on Basic Gray and cut out with my trusty paper snips. 
• All done, and remember to decorate your envelope. 

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store.  Or, you can click on the 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog. 

I truly appreciate your support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have, as I am here to help you.  

I hold adult classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253, and if you would like to attend, please let me know.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website Here.

The word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.  Psalm 33:4

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

~Linda

Subscribe to the May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin' Up!

Shelli Gardner, co-founder of Stampin' Up! has worked closely with designers and concept artists to create a Paper Pumpkin kit that is uniquely hers.  It includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs), 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes and a Classic Stampin' Spot.  

In order to receive the Hugs from Shelli kit, you must have an active subscription by May 10, 2019.  (Kits may be limited toward the end of the subscription period).

Should you want to subscribe, click Here, and it's easy, peasy.  Should you need any assistance, 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 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog.  

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  Proverbs 15:1

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

~Linda

Guest Designer, 
Dorriea Murphy 
and High Tide

An acrylic block is inked with Pool Party and stamped directly on the Very Vanilla cardstock.  So simple, yet elegant and beautiful.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Soft Suede, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Pool Party layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and is adhered to the base with snail adhesive.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 3/4.  The images are stamped with Pool Party, Tuxedo Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Soft Suede 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 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog.  

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  Proverbs 15:1

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

~Linda

Heartland

I do not consider myself a sponger, a spongee, though, at times, I do like sponging.  I don't mean I like sponging off of my friends, I mean I like to sponge ink on cardstock.

I saw Joyce Whitman's card on her blog, Here, post of 7/17/17.  Joyce used glossy cardstock, and I decided to used the Shimmery White, because I like a little sparkle.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Pear Pizzazz, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Early Espresso layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and adhered to the base with snail adhesive. 
• The layer of Shimmery White is 5 x 3 3/4. 
• I punched a 1 1/4" circle out of a 5 x 4 piece of scrap paper.  Using temporary adhesive I glued the circle to the card front (to make a sun). 
• I sponged the top third of the Shimmery White with Balmy Blue.  
• The middle is sponged with Pear Pizzazz, and across the bottom, a really light layer of Soft Suede.
• Stamped my image and words with Stazon Black ink.  
• I removed the 1 1/4" circle, and placed the scrap piece of paper you have from cutting out the circle on the card front.  Sponged with Crushed Curry and filled it in to make the sun.
• 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 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog. 

God created you to do amazing things!  Ephesians 2:10

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

~Linda

Touches of Texture & Rose Trellis Dies

I hope you like this beautiful and touching sympathy card. 
Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Blueberry Bushel scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Blueberry Bushel DSP layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 4 x 3 1/2 and stamped with images from Touches of Texture with Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight inks, then sponged with some Blueberry Bushel ink and a stamping sponge.
• The Vellum cardstock is 4 x 3 1/2.
• The two dies are cut from the Rose Trellis Thinlits with Whisper White cardstock.
• The words from Well Said are stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink, and the die cut is sponged with the same ink.
• The ribbon is some Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon from P. 25 of the Occasions Mini.
• All done, and remember to decorate your envelope. 

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store.  Or, you can click on the 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog. 

I truly appreciate your support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have, as I am here to help you.  

I hold adult classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253, and if you would like to attend, please let me know.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

To you O Lord, I lift my soul.  Psalm 25:1

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

~Linda

Jar of Love 

This beautiful card was offered at one of the Shoe Box Swaps in which I participated, and was offered by Retha Fulp, one of my very talented downline, and a wonderful friend.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Grapefruit Grove scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Soft Suede layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 layer of Whisper White layer is sponged with Grapefruit Grove ink.
• The 5 x 1 3/4 piece of Soft Suede on the front is dry embossed with Seaside Embossing Folder.
• The jars are cut with the Everyday Jars Dies and Whisper White cardstock, and Vellum cardstock.
• Bakers Twine is wrapped around one of the jars.  
• Add some sponging and a doily.
• All done, and remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please click Right Here to place your order in my on-line store.  Or, you can click on the 2018-19 catalog right here on my blog. 

 I truly appreciate your support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have, as I am here to help you.  

I hold adult classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253, and if you would like to attend, please let me know.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here. 

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

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

~Linda