Darling Donkey &  Word Wishes Dies

This darling donkey is part of Stampin' Up's Sale-a-bration promotion, which runs from January 5 to February 28, 2021.  Each time you make a purchase of $50.00 during the promotion period, you will have the opportunity to choose something FREE.  Yeah!!  And, spending $50.00 is not hard to do, because all of the products by SU are fantastic. 

If you do not have a SU demonstrator, and would like an Occasions Mini catalog, please let me know.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Gray Granite scored at 4 1/4.
• The Blackberry Bliss layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Berry Delight DSP (available for purchase January 5, 2021), is 5 x 1 3/4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 1/2, and is embossed with the Winter Snow folder.  (Winter Snow is retiring January 4, 2021, and is available while supplies last). I tore the end of the white and sponged it with Blackberry Bliss ink.
• The numbers are cut out with the Playful Alphabet dies, and to give the numbers depth, I used Foam Adhesive Sheets.  Awesome product.
• The words are cut out with the Word Wishes dies and Blackberry Bliss cardstock.
• My donkey, Gus, is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on white, and colored with Stampin' Blends.  I cut him out with my handy-dandy Paper Snips, and popped him up with mini-dimensionals.
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

 Snowman Season & Snowflake Wishes

I had so much fun making my Christmas thank you cards, and I truly hope you enjoy my post.

Recipe: (building from base)

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Purple Posy scored at 4 1/4.
• The next Rich Razzleberry layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Snowflake Splendor DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The largest die from the Stitched So Sweetly dies is cut with a piece of the Balmy Blue Glimmer paper, and is the base for the 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 piece of Rich Razzleberry.
• The Whisper White piece is also cut with one of the Stitched So Sweetly dies.
• The snowman is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink, and colored with Stampin’ Blends.
• The snow flakes are stamped with Balmy Blue ink.
• The 3 circles are cut out with the Layering Circle Dies, and the words from Snowflake Wishes are stamped with Merry Merlot ink.  
• All done and remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to purchase any of the supplies I used to make this card, I would be honored if you chose me as your demonstrator, and placed your order in my on-line store, HERE. Or, you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog.

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 HERE on my Stampin' Up! website.

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

~Linda

Rustic Retreat

These cards focuses on Rustic Retreat and the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (DSP). 

It uses very little product and is easy-peasy.  The words are from Massive Thanks, and Here's a Card.

Recipe: (building from base)

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 pieces of Early Espresso, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next In Good Taste DSP layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The next 3 pieces of Early Espresso are: 4 3/4 x 1 5/8; and 3 1/8 x 2 3/4; and 3 x 2 1/2. 
• The DSP pieces are: 4 5/8 x 1 1/2; and 3 x 2 5/8; and 2 7/8 x 2 3/8.
• The images and words are stamped with Early Espresso Ink. (The thank you is from Massive Thanks, and the happy birthday is from Here's a Card).
• The 3 little circles are made with a 1/4" circle punch and Early Espresso cardstock.  This little punch is retired, and it is available on most websites. 
• All done and remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to purchase any of the supplies I used to make this card, I would be honored if you chose me as your demonstrator, and placed your order in my on-line store, HERE. Or, you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog.

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 HERE on my Stampin' Up! website.

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

~Linda

  Poinsettia Petals

Another beautiful card made by my sweet friend, Wendie.  

If you check out Tina Zinck's YouTube channel, Here, you can see how to make a card like this one.

The Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set & the coordinating dies are not retiring on January 4, 2021, however, they will not be available as a bundle after January 4, 2021.  

So if you have been thinking about buying this fantastic set and want to save 10%, please let me know.  I enjoy saving $$, that's for sure. 

Recipe: (building from base)

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Highland Heather scored at 4 1/4.
• The Silver Foil layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The piece of Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper is 5 x 3 3/4, and a 3" square has been cut out with one of the Layering Square dies.
• The poinsettia is made with the Feels Like Frost DSP.  The center of the flower has three Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
• The 4 x 1 1/2 piece of Highland Heather is the base for the 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 piece of Whisper White, on which the words are heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder.
• The ends of both of these pieces are punched with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.
• All done and remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to purchase any of the supplies I used to make this card, I would be honored if you chose me as your demonstrator, and placed your order in my on-line store, HERE. Or, you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog.

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 HERE on my Stampin' Up! website.

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

~Linda

  A Merry Hello

A Merry Hello is such a fun set, and at only $10.00 is a real bargain.  You can buy it when you host a workshop or have an order or orders totaling $150.00, which is not hard to do, because all of the products by SU are fantastic.

A Merry Hello is available until January 4, 2021.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Merry Merlot scored at 4 1/4.
• The Daffodil Delight layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and is embossed with the Subtle 3D folder.
• The Bermuda Bay layer is 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 and is stamped with  Bermuda Bay ink and A Merry Hello stamp.  Then I wrapped White Bakers Twine around this piece three times.
• The Silver Foil layer is 4 1/4 x 3 1/4, and is the base for the 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 piece of Whisper White.
• The stockings are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
• The branches and words are stamped with Bermuda Bay. 
• The stockings are colored with Stampin' Blends.
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• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

 Wishes & Wonder Bundle

Bring these North Pole inspired images and stamps into your projects with the Wishes & Wonder Bundle. Above are just two examples of the many cards you can make with this awesome, and fun bundle. 

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 pieces of Real Red scored at 4 1/4.
• The Mossy Meadow layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The two pieces of Heartwarming Hugs DSP are 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Real Red and Whisper White rectangle layers are 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 are are the bases for the 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 pieces of Heartwarming Hugs DSP.
• The deer and medallion are cut out with Gold Foil.
• The words are stamped with Mossy Meadow ink on either white or Pear Pizzazz.
• The pine branches are stamped on white or Soft Sea Foam with Mossy Meadow ink and cut out with the North Pole Wonder dies.  Some Holiday Rhinestone Jewels are added to the center of the pines.
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

 A Merry Hello

Merry Hello is such a fun set, and at only $10.00 is a real bargain.  The deal is, you can get it when you host a workshop or have an order or orders totaling $150.00, which is not hard to do, because all of the products by SU are fantastic. 

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Real Red scored at 4 1/4.
• The Pear Pizzazz layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The two pieces of Heartwarming Hugs are 3 7/8 x 2 1/2.
• The Gold Foil layer is 4 1/4 x 3 5/8, and is the base for the 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 piece of Real Red.
• The next 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 Mossy Meadow layer is the base for the 3 5/8 x 3 piece of Whisper White.
• The stockings and leaves are stamped with Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, and Bermuda Bay inks.
• The stockings are colored with Stampin' Blends.
• The 3 1/4 x 5/8 piece of Heartwarming Hugs DSP is the base for the 3 1/4 x 5/8 piece of Pear Pizzazz on which the words are stamped with Shaded Spruce ink.
• The Gold Trim bow is from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack.
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

 In the Pines & Merry Moose

Debbie shared this fun Christmas card with all the members of my Hostess Club. It was a great idea for our bi-monthly card swaps. Thank you Debbie for sharing your time and talents.

The Merry Moose Bundle, and the In the Pines Bundle are retiring and available until January 4, 2021, or while supplies last.  If you would like to purchase either of these bundles, I would love to help you with your purchase.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Cherry Cobbler scored at 4 1/4.
• The Just Jade layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and is embossed with the Evergreen Forest 3D Folder.
• The three trees are cut with the Pine Woods Dies and Garden Green cardstock.
• The snowbank is cut out with white cardstock and a Curvy Die.
• The words are stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on white, and backed with Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  Both are cut out with the Stitched So Sweetly dies, and trimmed with Paper Snips.
• The moose is stamped on white with Early Espresso ink, and colored with Stampin' Blends, and is popped up with dimensionals.  
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

  Inspiring Iris for my December, 2020 Classes

I am using Inspiring Iris for my December 8 & 12, 2020 classes. It is a two-step set, no coloring required.  Just stamp and go. 

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Merry Merlot scored at 4 1/4.
• The Pear Pizzazz layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Rococo Rose layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Scripty Embossing Folder.  
• The Merry Merlot and Whisper White pieces are cut out with the Stitched Nested Labels Dies.  
• The images are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black, Merry Merlot, Old Olive, and Rococo Rose ink.
• The three sequins from Artistry Blooms Sequins are added.
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

   Loyal Leaves for my December, 2020 Classes

I think this stamp set is absolutely amazing, and I'm excited to create other beautiful cards, for sure.  

I saw Alejandra Gomez make this card on her YouTube video, and you can watch her Here.  I did add an Early Espresso base though.

I am offering this card at my December 8 & 12, 2020 classes.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Early Espresso scored at 4 1/4.
• The Crumb Cake layer is 5 1/4 x 4 
• The piece of In Good Taste DSP is 4 x 1 3/4.
• The Very Vanilla, on which my leaves are stamped with Soft Suede ink is 4 1/2 x 3 1/2.  Create your own design by stamping off, and using anyone of the three leave stamps in the set.
• The three leaves are cut out with Brushed Metallic Cardstock and the Stitched Leave Dies.  
• Early Espresso cardstock is the base for the words that are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla, and both are cut out with Tasteful Touches dies.  
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda

 Love of Leaves for my December, 2020 Classes

Gearing up for my December 8 & 12, 2020 classes.  

This card is so quick and easy, and change the words, for any theme you would like.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Shaded Spruce scored at 4 1/4.
• The Brass Foil layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Just Jade layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the 3D Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder. 
• The 5 x 2 5/8 piece of Shaded Spruce is the base for the 5 x 2 1/2 piece of Brass Foil, also embossed with the same embossing folder.
• The 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 Shaded Spruce and the 2 3/8 x 1 Very Vanilla are cut out with Stitched Rectangle dies.  
• The words from, Love of Leaves, are stamped with Shaded Spruce ink.
• All done!!!  Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want 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, or you can click on the 2020-21 catalog right here on my blog. 

I hold monthly adult card-making 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.

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

~Linda