Artistically Inked &
After The Storm & August, 2021 Paper Pumpkin

Playing around with some of my favorite products.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Just Jade, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Pale Papaya layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White is 5 x 3 3/4 and is the base for the 5 x 2 1/4 piece of Expressions in Ink DSP.
• Some Just Jade/Gold Ribbon is wrapped around the card front.
• The flower is stamped with Polished Pink ink, and the leaves with Just Jade ink.  Both are cut out with the Artistic Dies, as well as the Gold Foil flower.
• A Gold Gilded Gem is in the center of the flower.
• The words from After the Storm are stamped on Basic White with Evening Evergreen ink, and cut out with one of the Ornate Frames dies.  It is sponged with Pale Papaya ink.
• A Pale Papaya scrap is also cut out with the same Ornate Frame Die, cut in half vertically and adhered to the back of the words.
• I stamped a few little flowers on the Basic White with Blushing Bride ink. 
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

The August Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit byStampin' Up!

Empower yourself with the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit! Created from the heart and soul of Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli Gardener. The Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit reminds us why life is precious.

This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is so awesome, and includes supplies to create nine encouraging cards and coordinating envelopes in an inspiring color palette, and a specially designed Hope Box!  You honestly do not want to miss the opportunity to order this kit.

The Hope Box is designed to be a keepsake box—keep mementos of cherished memories or reminders of what’s yet to come. Collect treats and trinkets that represent what hope means to you in your Hope Box and look inside for inspiration or share it with a friends who could use some uplifting!

What will you put in your Hope Box?  Letters, song lyrics, inspiring quotes, and photographs are powerful reminders of hope and connection—and great additions to a Hope Box. 

ABOUT THE KIT
Details:

• Kit contains supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes and comes in a special box!
• The box is specially designed to turn into a Hope Box—a keepsake box full of cherished items to add hope to your life or in the lives of others.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between July 11 and August 10, 2021. at  paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, or if you need assistance to subscribe.

 Celebrate Sunflowers &
 After the Storm

Bumble Bee Cardstock and Ink

Cinnamon Cider Cardstock and Ink

Just Jaded Cardstock and Ink

Magenta Madness Cardstock and Ink

Misty Moonlight Cardstock and Ink

Celebrate Sunflowers has coordinating dies, and I wanted to showcase the stamp set only.

One of these cards is a strong possibility for my August 10th and 14th, 2021 classes.

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 stamped with the coordinating ink.
• The Basic White Scallop is the 2nd from the largest Scalloped Contour Dies.
• The next 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 coordinating color cardstock is the base for the 3 5/8 x 2 1/2 Basic White on which the images are stamped with the coordinating color of ink.
• The words are from the stamp set, After the Storm.
• The ribbon is from last years catalog, and is retired.  It goes so well with this design, and besides I have a ton of it, however, there are other current SU ribbons that will work well.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

Give it a Whirl , Party Puffins, Timeless Tulips &
Sweet Ice Cream

I had a great time making this card using the Give It A Whirl dies, and the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set.

I made my own background by stamping the ice cream cones on Basic White cardstock before cutting the front with the largest Give It A Whirl die.

Linda Heller has a fantastic video on YouTube explaining how to use these dies.  You can see her cards Here, post of July 2, 2021.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Fresh Freesia, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Blackberry Bliss layer is 5 1/4 x 4. 
• The top layer is stamped with Cinnamon Cider, Bermuda Bay, Petal Pink and Fresh Freesia.
• The largest Give It A Whirl die is 5 1/4 x  3 13/16, and after I cut this piece out, I trimmed it so it measures 5 x 3 3/4.  It did cut off the stitching on the edges, and that was okay.  It still looks good.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

 What's Cookin' 
for my August, 2021
Creative Therapy Card Classes

I wanted to offer a fun card for my August 10th and 14th, 2021 Creative Therapy Card Classes, and this one is sure to be a hit, hope so anyway.

I saw this card on Terri Gaines' blog, and you can see her card Here, post of June 5, 2021.  

If you cannot attend my classes and would like the kits-to-go, please see the information Here.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Basic Black, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Real Red layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White is 5 x 1 3/4, and is embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D folder.
• The next piece of Basic Black is 5 x 2 and also embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D folder.
• The Pattern Party DSP, a host item, is 5 x 2 and cut at an angle from corner to corner.  This piece can be used for two cards.
• The bowl is stamped with Real Red ink, and the spoon and salt & pepper shakers are stamped with Gray ink, all on Basic White and cut out with the Cookin' Dies.
• The words are stamped on Basic White with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and punched with the Everyday Label punch, then cut in half.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

The August Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit by
Stampin' Up!

 

Empower yourself with the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit! Created from the heart and soul of Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli Gardener.  The Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit reminds us why life is precious. 

This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is so awesome, and includes supplies to create nine encouraging cards and coordinating envelopes in an inspiring color palette, and a specially designed Hope Box!  You honestly do not want to miss the opportunity to order this kit.

The Hope Box is designed to be a keepsake box—keep mementos of cherished memories or reminders of what’s yet to come. Collect treats and trinkets that represent what hope means to you in your Hope Box and look inside for inspiration or share it with a friends who could use some uplifting!

What will you put in your Hope Box?  Letters, song lyrics, inspiring quotes, and photographs are powerful reminders of hope and connection—and great additions to a Hope Box. For more inspiration on how to build your Hope Box, watch Shelli herself put one together in this video.

ABOUT THE KIT
Details:

• Kit contains supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes and comes in a special box!
• The box is specially designed to turn into a Hope Box—a keepsake box full of cherished items to add hope to your life or in the lives of others.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between July 11 and August 10, 2021. at  paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, or if you need assistance to subscribe.

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Also, 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

 Free as a Bird, Penned Flowers Dies, & Sweet Symmetry DSP

I have lots and lots and lots of Stampin' Up! double sided designer series papers, and I enjoy finding ways to use it.  Karen Hallam has a similar card on her blog, and you can see it Here, post of July 2, 2020.  I hope you enjoy today's post.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Bumble Bee, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Old Olive layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Sweet Symmetry DSP layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The image on the 4 x 2 piece of Basic White is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored with Stampin' Blends. (See list below for all the blends I used).  
• I used Penned Flowers Dies and Bumble Bee CS to cut the scallops under the stamped image.
• All are popped up with Mini Dimensionals.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

 Sweet Ice Cream,
 Expressions in Ink ,
& Artistic Dies 

The Expressions in Ink Designer Series Papers is absolutely beautiful, and yeah!! is back in stock. I paired it with some Gold Foil Paper, and this card is a keeper, and uses very few supplies.  A possibility for my August 10th and 14th classes.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Coastal Cabana, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Flirty Flamingo layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Expressions in Ink layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Artistic Die is cut from Gold Foil and adhered to the DSP with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• The 4 x 1 1/2 Gold Foil rectangle is the base for the 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 Basic White piece. The words from Sweet Ice Cream are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink. This piece is popped up with dimensionals.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

 Wild Cats for my July Creative Therapy Classes 

This card uses Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Cajun Craze, Basic White Cardstock, and In The Wild DSP.  Soft Succulent and Tuxedo Memento Black ink.

This card uses Evening Evergreen, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Basic White Cardstock, and In the Wild DSP.  Evening Evergreen, Crushed Curry, & Tuxedo Memento Black ink.  The white is embossed with the Animal Print folder before stamping the words.

I am offering one of each of these cards at my July 6th and 10th, 2021 Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I bought this set, just because, and now I really, really, really like it.  I know all of my wonderful ladies will too, at least I hope so.😊

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 In the Wild DSP is 5 x 2 3/4.
• The square is 3 1/4 x 3 1/4, and is the base for the 3 x 3 Basic White.
• The cats are stamped with the coordinating inks and cut out with the Big Cats Dies.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

Bamboo Beauty for my
July, 2021
Creative Therapy Classes

This great card is another offering my July 6th and 10th, 2021 Creative Therapy Classes.  

This card is so easy-peasy, you can actually complete it in about 15 minutes, and it uses very little supplies.  

On my June 5th post, I showed a similar card, well, just like this one, except it was a slim-line card made by my sweet friend, Wendie Jamison.  Either way, the results are the same, beautiful.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Mossy Meadow, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Smoky Slate layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White is 5 x 3 3/4, and is stamped with Mossy Meadow ink.
• The next 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 rectangle of Mossy Meadow is the base for the 3 x 2 piece of Basic White, on which the words, are stamped with Mossy Meadow ink, and popped up with Dimensionals.
• To finish off the card, three little Basic Jewels are added.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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

Color & Contour &
 Scalloped Contour Dies
for my July, 2021
Creative Therapy Classes

I am very excited to offer this fun card for my July 6th and 10th, 2021 Creative Therapy Classes.

This is a CASE from Sarah Willis at Sarah's Ink Spot, post of May 24, 2021, and you can see her cardHere.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Magenta Madness, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic Black layer is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 and is cut out with the largest Scalloped Contours Dies.
• The next Magenta Madness layer is 4 5/8 x 3 1/4, and is stamped with the flower from the Colors & Contour stamp set with Magenta Madness ink.
• The Basic White is 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 and cut out with the 3rd from the largest Scalloped Contours Dies.
• The three flowers are stamped with Magenta Madness and Tuxedo Memento Black ink, and cut out with one of the Scalloped Contours Dies, and popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• The words are stamped with black ink on Magenta Madness and punched with the Double Oval Punch.
• All done! Remember to decorate envelope !!

Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, please just click Right Here to place your in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2021-22 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