Field Journal

I like to have a variety of masculine cards on hand, and this card definitely will be part of inventory, until I need it.  

I actually saw this sketch on LeAnne Pugliese's blog, and you can see her card Here, post of February 20, 2021.

Field Journal is retiring May 3, 2021, and if you have had your eye on this set, I would be more than happy to help you place an order.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Cinnamon Cider, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Early Espresso layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The In Good Taste DSP  is 3 3/4 x 3, and I adhered it to the Very Vanilla with liquid glue.
• The word, Hello, and the mallard are stamped directly on the card front with Early Espresso ink.  Color the "grass" with a Shaded Spruce Blend.  Then stamp the mallard again on a scrap of Very Vanilla, color him with blends, cut him out with scissors, off his legs, then set him aside.
• Using the 3rd from the largest Rectangle Stitched die, cut out the middle of the Very Vanilla/DSP layer.
• Add it back to the card front with dimensionals. 
• Place the mallard over the stamped image 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

 Timeless Tulips for my April, 2021 Creative Therapy Card Classes

I am so excited to offer this beautiful work of art for my April 6th and 10th, 2021 card-making classes.  

I actually CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from Terri Gaines, and you can see her card Here, post of April 14, 2020.  I did add another layer, an embossing folder, different ribbon, and jewels, you know, to make it my own.
If you would like to attend, please see all the details below. If you cannot attend and would like the "Kits-to-Go", please let me know.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Granny Apple Green scored at 4 1/4.
• The Daffodil Delight layer is 5 14 x 4 and is embossed with the Scripty Folder, then I brushed a white craft ink pad across the cardstock.
• I used a 2 x 5 piece of Granny Apple Green and one of the Ornate Frame dies for the “ruffled” layer behind the 4 1/8 x 2 7/8 Crushed Curry layer.  I used the brush end from my Take Your Pick Tool to remove all of the small die-cut pieces.  Easy, peasy.
• The Basic White layer is 4 x 2 5/8.  The edges are sponged with Daffodil Delight ink, and the stems are stamped with Granny Apple Green.  
• I stamped the tulips on Basic White scraps with Daffodil Delight ink, and punched them out with the Tulip Builder Punch, and popped them up with dimensionals.
• The bow is made from some Flowers for Every Season ribbon pack, and I added three Gilded Gems.
• The words, from Itty Bitty Greetings  are stamped in Tuxedo Memento Black ink and a 3 x 5/8 piece of white.  The tail is made with my handy-dandy paper snip scissors.
• I then used my Wink-of-Stella pen to cover the tulips.
• 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

Welcoming Window for my April, 2021 Creative Therapy Card Classes

Welcoming Window is a set in the 2021 Occasions Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up!, and has lots of possibilities, and great for many occasions.

I am offering this "creation" at my April 6th and 10th, 2021 card-making classes.  I am excited to share.

If you would like to attend, please see all the details below.  If you cannot attend and would like the "Kits-to-Go", please let me know.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Pretty Peacock, scored at 4 1/4.
• The So Saffron layer is 5 14 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Brick & Mortar Folder.
• The window frame is cut out with Soft Suede card stock and the Window Flower Box dies.
• The shutters are cut out with Pretty Peacock, and the hinges are cut out with Basic Black.
• A 2 5/8 x 1 5/8 piece of Very Vanilla is sponged with So Saffron ink and adhered behind the window frame before the frame is adhered to the card front.
• The flowers are stamped with Old Olive and So Saffron ink on Very Vanilla and also cut out with the Window Flower Box dies.
• The words are stamped on a 3 x 5/8 piece of Very Vanilla with Pretty Peacock ink, and backed with a 3 1/8 x 3/4 piece of Pretty Peacock.
• 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

 Lots of Heart Bundle for my April, 2021 classes

Terracoctta Tile, Petal Pink, Basic White,

Ice Cream Corner DSP

Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Basic White,

Icecream Corner DSP

The Lots of Heart Bundle includes the stamp set and the Many Hearts Dies. It is for much more than Valentine's Day, and I am going to showcase one example of a "non-Valentine's Day" card for my April 6th and April 10, 2021 classes.
If you would like to attend, see below for all the details. If you cannot attend, and would like the Kits-to-Go, please let me know.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layers are 5 x 3 3/4 and are embossed with Painted Texture folder.
• The rectangle layers are 4 3/4 x 2, and are the bases for the 4 5/8 x 1 7/8 pieces of Ice cream Corner DSP.
• The scalloped hearts are cut out with the coordinating cardstock colors, and the Many Hearts Dies.
• The checked hearts are stamped with the Lot of Hearts stamps and also cut out with the Many Hearts Dies.
• The little flower and leaves on the stamped checked hearts are made with the Wreath Builder and the Many Hearts Dies.
• The words are stamped on  3 3/4" x 1/2" pieces of Basic White with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
• Adhesive Backed Artistry Blooms Sequins are attached to the word pieces.
• All done!!! Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make these cards, 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

 Here’s a Card and Forever Fern

A fun birthday card for a wonderful friend using Forever Greenery DSP, and Forever Flourishing Dies. I saw this technique by Sharon Armstrong on YouTube and you can see her video Here.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 piece of Pretty Peacock scored at 3 3/4.
• The Soft Sea Foam layer is 8 1/4 x 3 1/2.
• The Basic White layer is 8 x 3 1/4. I glued 1/2" strips of Forever Greenery DSP on this piece.
• The words, from Here’s a Card, are stamped on Basic White with Pretty Peacock ink, and cut out with a die from Tasteful Labels. I die cut a second label with Pretty Peacock cardstock, cut it in half horizontally, and glued it to the back of the white label.
• I cut out some leaves with Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Basic White, and Vellum cardstock with the Forever Flourishing dies and adhered behind the sentiment label before attaching it to the card front with dimensionals.
• All done, and 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.

I hold monthly 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

 Dragonfly Garden Bundle

The Dragonfly Garden Bundle includes the stamp set and a coordinating punch. It is a gorgeous set that is great for almost any occasion. I offered this card in my March, 2021 classes, and I believe it was well received.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Misty Moonlight scored at 4 1/4.
• The Bumble Bee layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Dandy Garden DSP layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The next Bumble Bee layer is 4 1/2 x 2, and is the base for the 4 3/8 x 1 7/8 Basic White on which my image is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored with Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens..
• The Misty Moonlight and Basic White circles are cut from the Layering Circle Dies.
• The dragonfly is stamped on white with Old Olive ink, and punched with the Dragonfly Punch.
• 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

 Beautiful World for my March, 2021 classes

Beautiful World is a wonderfully designed set with vintage images paired with nostalgic and uplifting sentiments. Right now, I think we all need some uplifting words.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 pieces of Balmy Blue scored at 4 1/4.
• The Champagne Foil layers are 5 1/4 x 4. (I cut the globe stand from this piece before I adhered it to the card front, great saving idea, right?)
• The World of Good DSP layers are 5 x 3 3/4.
• The compass and feathers are stamped on Basic White with Tuxedo Memento Black ink. The globes are stamped on Balmy Blue with the same ink, and cut out with the World Map coordinating dies.
• The Balmy Blue strips and the Champagne Foil globe stands are also cut out with the dies.
• The words are stamped on Basic White and cut out with either a Hippo Happiness Die, or a Rectangle Stitched framelits die.
• All done!!! Remember to decorate your envelope.

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make these cards, 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

 Fine Art Floral DSP and Ornate Borders Dies

This is one of the cards I offered at my March, 2021 Creative Therapy card-making classes.
So simple and quick, yet elegant and the Ornate Border die adds class, don't you think?
Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Mossy Meadow scored at 4 1/4.
• The Terracotta Tile layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Fine Art Gallery DSP is 5 x 2 3/4.
• The Ornate Border Die is cut out with Basic White cardstock.
• The words from, See the Good, are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on white, and cut out with one of Tasteful Labels dies, then sponged with Terracotta Tile ink.
• The Terracotta Tile Scalloped Linen Ribbon is wrapped behind the two top layers before these layers are adhered to the base.
• The word die 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

  Art Gallery 

Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Square Vellum Doily, Floral Gallery Dies, Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder, Classic Label Punch

Seaside Spray, Pacific Point, White, Pear Pizzazz, Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder, Square Vellum Doily, Classic Label Punch

The Art Gallery bundle is so beautiful, and can be used for lots of occasions. 

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layers are 5 1/4 x 4 and are embossed with the Dainty Diamonds, or Absolutely Argyle folders.
• The 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 Seaside Spray or Granny Apple Green layers are the bases for the 5 1/8 x 2 5/8 Basic White pieces, on which my flowers are stamped.
• The doily is adhered to the back of the Seaside Spray or Granny Apple Green before adhering it to the card front.
• The flowers and leaves are stamped with Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, and Granny Apple Green, and Seaside Spray, Pacific Point, and Pear Pizzazz inks.
• The words are stamped on Basic White and punched with the Classic Label Punch.
• I punched a second piece, cut it in half, vertically, and glued it behind the word piece, and popped it 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

  Hey Chick, & Hey Birthday Chick

The Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles are so cute, and so many possibilities. Fun too.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Mint Macaron scored at 4 1/4.
• The Garden Green layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and is embossed with the Greenery Folder.
• The Daffodil Delight is 5 1/8 x 2 3/4.
• The Berry Blessings DSP is 5 x 2 5/8. (I didn’t get a chance to post this card before this DSP left us. I am so sorry, however, many other papers will work, I am sure.)
• The wire and sign is Gold Foil, and the chicks are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White cardstock.
• The chicks are colored with Stampin Blends.
• 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