Hope & Peace, Beautiful Shapes, Poppy Moments, & Split Card Texture Dies

This Christmas card uses a lot of supplies.  I am offering this card for my September 6th and 10th Creative Therapy Card Classes and am looking forward to sharing my creation with my sweet ladies.

• Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Soft Succulent, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Evening Evergreen.
  • The two pieces of Lights Aglow DSP are 5 1/8 x 1/2 and adhered to the edge of the 5 1/4 x 4 Evening Evergreen.
  • The next layer of Evening Evergreen is 5 1/4 x 3 1/4. 
  • A 5 x 3 piece of the Lights Aglow DSP is adhered to the 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 Evening Evergreen with liquid glue.
  • The 5 1/8 x 3 1/8 piece of Cherry Cobbler layer is cut with a Split Card Textures Die.
  • The foil leaves are cut out with the Poppy Moments dies and Gold Foil.  These are glued behind a Soft Succulent circle cut out with the Layering Circle Dies.  
  • The words from Hope & Peace are stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on a piece of Very Vanilla.  I cut this piece out with a Beautiful Shapes die and adhered to the Soft Succulent circle with Multipurpose liquid glue.  I popped this combination up with dimensionals.
  • I added three Festive Pearls.
  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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, 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

  Perched in a Tree Bundle for my September, 2022 Creative Therapy Classes

I saw this card on page 46 of the Holiday Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up! and CASEd it (Copy And Share Everything), and added an extra layer.  SU's catalogs have many great examples, and so easy to copy.

The Aspen Tree dies that coordinate with the Perched in a Tree stamp set are FREE until August 31, 2022, with a qualifying purchase of $100.00 or more.

I am offering this card at both of my September 6th and 10th, 2022 classes.  I especially like the kind of cards that can be anything you need.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Crumb Cake, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Mint Macaron.
• The next 5 x 3 3/4 Crumb Cake layer is embossed with the Fall Leaf 3D Folder.
• The bird is stamped on Watercolor Paper with Jet Black Stazon  ink.  FYI:  A cleaning pad dedicated to Stazon Cleaner is needed when using this kind of ink.  To color my bird:
• I added a drop of Pool Party & a drop of Sahara Sand reinker to an acrylic block and used a Water Painter to color my bird.  
• The branch is stamped with Early Espresso ink on Basic White, cut out with an Aspen Tree Die, and I used Crumb Cake ink and a Blending Brush to give it some texture.
• I used a Blending Brush and Pale Papaya ink on the So Saffron branch to give it some depth.
• The words are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Basic White and cut out with a Seasonal Label die.
• I added three Matte Black dots.
• 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule, and how to register right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

~Linda

  Amazing Phrases, Perfect Pomegranate &
Beautiful Shapes Dies

This unusual faux 3-D card is made with the Beautiful Shapes Dies.  It takes a little time, and so worth it, and the effect is amazing.  I saw a post by Melinda Hart and you can see her how-to video HERE.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Balmy Blue, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Night of Navy is 5 1/4 x 4.
•  The Basic White is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The shapes are cut out with Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, and some retired Midnight Muse cardstock and the Beautiful Shapes Dies. 
• The images on the cubes are stamped with Night of Navy ink and a stamp from the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• The words, from Amazing Phrases, are stamped with Night of Navy ink on Basic White and cut with my amazing Paper Snip Scissors and popped up 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, 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

 Hippest Hippo Bundle, Sending Smiles Bundle & Dot & Spots Die

Another fun card using the Hippo Stamp Set & Hippo dies, & Dots & Spots Dies, (all three of these are FREE during Sale-a-bration with qualifying orders, until August 31, 2022), and Sending Smiles.  I saw this card on Sharon Burkert's blog, As the Ink Dries, and you can see her card Here, post of July 1, 2022.  

 

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Melon Mambo, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Basic Black.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White layer is cut out with the Dots & Spots die.  (This die is free with an order of $100.00 or more during Sale-a-bration, until August 31, 2022).
• The word "sending" is cut out with Basic Black & Basic White cardstock.  I used Foam Adhesive for the black shadow word and an Adhesive Sheet for the white word. 
• The hippo is stamped on Smoky Slate with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored with Smoky Slate Blends.  I then cut him out with a hippo die.
• The little Melon Mambo flowers are cut out with the Sending dies and added with Glue Dots.  I added some little Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of the flowers.
• The words are stamped on Basic Black with Versa Mark and White Embossing Powder and cut out with a Sending Die.  I popped this up Mini-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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule, and how to register right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

~Linda

 September 2022 Paper Pumpkin~~Spooky Treats 

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit. This month’s kit includes everything you need to make 18 absolutely adorable (and just the right amount of spooky) treat boxes—that’s 6 each of 3 unique designs! No need to let the season creep up on you; subscribe and order your kit today.

Plus, SU is putting the TREAT in trick-or-treat with a special GIVEAWAY on social media starting 5 September at 9:00am (MT)! Simply follow @PaperPumpkin on Instagram or the Paper Pumpkin page on Facebook, like either post, and mention three friends in the comments for your chance to win one of two personalized JBL speakers. You’ll have to be quick because the giveaway closes 8 September at 4:00pm (MT). Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic opportunity!

Name: Spooky Treats
This kit includes:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 18 treat boxes—6 each of 3 designs.
• This all-inclusive kit includes printed box bases and tops, die-cut paper pieces, adhesives, and more!
• The Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• This kit’s stamp set puts the TREAT in trick-or-treat with fun, Halloween-themed sentiments and designs. Embrace the spooky season with ghost, bat, spider, and star images.
• This kit also includes a special peek-through box top on one of the box designs.

If you would like to sign up for Paper Pumpkin, or reactivate your subscription, click right Here, or feel free to contact me at angelsofjoy@gmail.com. Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between August 11, and September 10, 2022.

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

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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.  My next set of classes are September 6 & 10, 2022.   For details, on how to register, please 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

 Charming Sentiments &
 Awash in Beauty DSP for my October Fun-Fold Class

I have been making lots of fun-fold cards, and as a result I am going to have a Fun-Fold card class October 22, 2022.  In the meantime, I am going to share and direct you to the videos I watched so, if you’d like, you can create on your own.

I watched Dawn Griffith's Storybook Card Video, and you can see her video Here.

For my card I used:

• Charming Sentiments & Party Puffins Stamp sets.
• Merry Merlot, Balmy Blue, Basic White Cardstock, Awash in Beauty DSP, & Glimmer Paper.
• Cut & Emboss Machine
• Rectangled Stitched Dies
• White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
• Blending Brushes
• Dimensionals

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 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, 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

 Wonderful World Bundle &
Go To Greetings for my August, 2022 Creative Therapy Classes

I offered these cards for both of my August 2022 Creative Therapy Card Classes. So much fun.

The stamp set and DSP are free with a qualifying purchase of $100.00 during Sale-a-bration.  (Until August 31, 2022, or while supplies last).  See below to place an order in my on-line store.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 pieces of Orchard Oasis, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic White second layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The next layer of the Wonderful World DSP is cut with the largest of the Deckled Rectangled Dies.
• The next Merry Merlot & Basic White layers are cut with the 4th & 3rd Deckled Rectangles Dies.
• The flowers and words (from Go to Greetings) are stamped with Orchid Oasis ink, and the white circles are cut out with a Stylish Shaped die.  The Pear Pizzazz circle is cut out with a Layering Circle die.
• I colored the ribbon with an Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blend, made a bow and attached it with glue dots.
• Three Pastel Pearls are added.
• 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022.  If you would like to attend, 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

  Elephant Parade Bundle & Cottage Rose Stamp Set

I received this fun birthday card from my very talented, sweet friend and demonstrator, Wendie Jamison.  So many stamps and so little time.  Thank you, Wendie, for thinking of me.

 

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Melon Mambo, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Smoky Slate.
• The 4 x 3 3/4 piece is Basic White:
• The sky is sponged with Balmy Blue ink. 
• The sun is made with a Sponge Dauber and Daffodil Delight ink.
• The butterflies are stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Daffodil Delight Blends.
• The grass is made with Old Olive Blends.
• The balloon is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Melon Mambo Blends.
• The elephants are stamped with black ink and colored with Smoky Slate Blends.
• Three Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels are added.
• The words, from Cottage Rose, are stamped with black ink on a 3 x 1/2 piece of Basic White.  The tail is cut with Paper Snip Scissors.
• The elephants and balloon are cut out with the Elephant Dies and adhered with dimensionals.
• The finished card is glittered with a Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush.
• 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th & 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule, and how to register right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

~Linda

 Go To Greetings & Torn Paper Technique for my
August 2022 Classes

When I was deciding what to offer at my August 2022 Creative Therapy Card classes, I came across Lorraine's Torn Paper Technique.  It is so easy and yet a WOW card.  You can see Lorraine's video HERE.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Night of Navy, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Poppy Parade layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White is 4 x 3.
• The Rings of Love DSP is 5 x 3 3/4. (This DSP is free during Sale-a-Bration with a $50.00 order).
• The words are stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
• 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th and 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, 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 Fun Kit-Together Day 

I had a Kit-Together this past Saturday.  You might be asking, "What is a Kit-Together"?  I invited my wonderful, supportive and amazing ladies to my home, and all brought any kits they had and spent time putting them together while relaxing and having fun.  We all socialized and had some really good "eats".  

I am so blessed to have a classroom large enough to hold Creative Therapy Card-Making Classes, and other related events.  I am even more blessed to have so many incredible and fantastic stamping friends. 

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My next set of classes are September 6th and 10th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, 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

 Trees for Sale for my
August 2022 Classes

My team and I had so much fun creating this card for my August Creative Therapy Classes.  The Trees for Sale stamp set is just $22.00 in the SU Holiday Mini, and they coordinator perfectly with the Tree Lot Dies, which are FREE with a purchase of $100.00 during Sale-a-Bration.  See below to place an order thru my on-line store.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Night of Navy, scored at 4 1/4.
• The So Saffron layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White is 5 x 3 3/4 and is sponged with Night of Navy 2/3 of the way down from the top.  The Night of Navy stars are from the Peaceful Deer stamp set.
• The camper is cut out with Silver Foil and Real Red cardstock.  I cut out the bottom part of the camper a second time with Basic Black and trimmed it, so the black shadowed the tire.
• The wreath is cut out with Garden Green and Real Red cardstock.
• The light in the window is a scrap of So Saffron.
• The three trees are stamped with Garden Green on Basic White.
• The sign is stamped with Real Red ink on Basic White.
• The words, from Peaceful Deer, are stamped on Basic White with Real Red ink, and cut out with a Stylish Shape die.
• 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 in my on-line store, or you can click on the 2022-23 catalog right here on my blog.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253. My August 2022 classes are full, however, if you would like to sign up for my September 6th or 10, 2022 classes, please 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