Monday, November 28, 2022

  Soft Seedlings for my
 December 2022 Classes

The Soft Seedlings stamp set is beautiful and so versatile.  You can use sponge daubers and several ink colors to create multi-colored leaves.  Use the stamps with the baby-wipe technique, results:  multi-colored leaves.  For this card I stamped directly on the cardstock with Pear Pizzazz ink.  The results:  gorgeous leaves!!!
Soft Seedlings is available until January 4, 2023 (or while supplies last), and then it goes away to a retirement village😊.  

Recipe:
  • The Old Olive base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Orchid Oasiss layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and I randomly stamped the leaves with Pear Pizzazz ink and embossed with the Leaf Fall Folder.
  • I cut two tags from the Tailor Made Tags Dies, colored the larger of the tags with Blending Brushes, Orchid Oasis and Pear Pizzazz ink, then stamped a leaf on the tag.
  • I colored the smaller tag with a little bit of Pear Pizzazz ink, and stamped the words with Orchid Oasis ink.
  • I adhered the tags together with mini dimensionals, then fed some Crinkled Seam Binding and Orchid Oasis Baker's Twine thru the holes in the tags and adhered both to the card front with Multi-Purpose glue.
  • To finish, I added three Opal Rounds.
  • 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 December classes are full, and if you would like to register for my January 10 and 14, 2023 classes, 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

Saturday, November 26, 2022

 Shaded Summer & Gnome Dies for my December, 2022 classes 

I am offering this fun, anything you want it to be card for both of my December 2022 classes.  I am excited to share.  

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Evening Evergreen, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Crumb Cake layer is 5 3/8 x 4 1/8.
  • The Soft Succulent layer 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.
  • The Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) is 4 7/8 x 3 5/8.
  • A Wonderful Snowflake is adhered to the DSP.
  • The Crumb Cake rectangle is cut out with the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I used the 4th and 6th dies (from the largest).  I used the Foam Adhesive Strips to adhere this frame to the card front.
  • I used the Gnomes Dies to make "Sunny".  
    • The hat is from the Lovely in Linen DSP.
    • The nose and hands are Very Vanilla.
    • His beard is Basic White.
    • His feet are cut with Basic Black.
  • The Evening Evergreen circle is the base for the Crumb Cake circle, on which the words are stamped with Evening Evergreen ink.  Both circles are cut with the Layering Circle Dies.
  • 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 December classes are full, and if you would like to register for my January 10 and 14, 2023 classessee 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

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

 Hello Harvest Bundle for my December 2022 Classes 

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) a card from the Holiday Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! and you can see it on Page 24.  I added a layer or two and changed it up a little, you know, to make it my own.
I am offering this card at both of my December, 2022 classes.  See below for more information and how to register.

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Crushed Curry, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Merry Merlot layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and is embossed with the Painted Texture Folder.
  • The Rustic Harvest DSP layer is 5 1/4 x 3 1/2.
  • The next Crushed Curry layer is 5 1/4 x 3 1/4.
  • The next Rustic Harvest DSP layer is 5 1/4 x 3.
  • The words are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Crushed Curry cardstock and cut out with a Rustic Pumpkin Die and popped up with dimensionals.
  • The three Elegant Faceted Gems are added to give this simple card some elegance. 
  • 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 December 3rd & 6th.  If you would like to attend, see my 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

Monday, November 21, 2022

 Color & Coutour &
Go To Greetings

This is the result of combining two of my favorite stamp sets.  I heat embossed the words on Vellum.  Added a touch of class!!!!

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Sahara Sand, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Evening Evergreen layer is 5 1/4 x 4.  I stamped it with Evening Evergreen ink and a stamp from Color & Contour.
  • The Soft Succulent layer is 5 1/4 x 2 and is the base for the 5 1/8 x 1 7/8 Lovely Linen DSP.
  • The 3 x 2 1/2 Basic White piece is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and a flower stamp from Color & Contour.  Next, I stamped the inside of the flower with Blackberry Bliss ink. I adhered this piece to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  • The 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 piece of Vellum is stamped with VersaMark and a stamp from Go To Greetings, and heat embossed with black embossing powder.
  • I colored two Iridescent Pearls with a dark Evening Evergreen Blend and added it to the embossed Vellum.
  • All done and 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 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 December 3rd & 6th, 2022, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline to RSVP right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.
Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.
~Linda

Saturday, November 19, 2022

       Timeless Greetings Kit 

Stampin' Up! is celebrating the people in your life who mean the world to you with Timeless Greetings—an all-occasion card kit you can use year-round! This unique kit features an elegant pocket watch and globe design in neutral colors, along with heartfelt sentiments that are sure to inspire lasting memories. These cards are perfect for wishing happy birthday, saying thank you or sending a friendship note in style, so make sure to let family and friends know just how special they are!

  • This kit includes:
  • Enough supplies to create: 
    • 8 cards-4 each of 2 designs & 8 coordinating envelopes.
    • Printed card bases
    • Printed die cuts
    • Adhesive
    • Embellishments
    • Clear block
Finished card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Soft Suede. 

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Should you want to order this kit 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.
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 December 3 & 6 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.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

 Bottled Happiness, Shaded Summer, Very Best Occasions & More

Bottled Happiness, Shaded Summer, Parakeet Party,
Tahitian Tide, Basic White, Tulips Dies, All That Dies,
Bottled Happiness, Very Best Occasions, Sweet Sorbet,
Starry Night, Basic White, Tulips Dies, All That Dies
I had such a good time making these cards and so easy too.  I saw this design on Cindy Lee's blog, CindyLeeBeeDesigns, Post of April 18, 2022, and you can see her card Here
The Bottled Happiness Stamps, Vintage Bottle Punch, Shaded Summer Stamps, All That Dies & Tulips Dies are part of the fantastic sale SU is having.  The sale ends, 11/18/22, and please see below should you want to place an order. 
So much fun, so little time. 


Recipe:
  • The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.
  • The next layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White layers are stamped with inks that coordinate with the cardstock colors. 
  • After I stamped the flowers from Bottled Happiness, I die cut the little squares with one of the Tulips Dies.  
  • The words are stamped with coordinating ink on Basic White and cut out with an All That Die, as well as the cutout under the word die.
  • I popped these pieces up with Dimensionals.
  • All done and 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 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 December 3rd & 6th, 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

Sunday, November 13, 2022

  Fitting Florets Bundle

I wanted to share some of the cards I've been making with my new Fitting Florets Collection.

Peaceful Deer, Merriest Moments, Poppy Parade,
Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Silver Foil, Boughs of Holly DSP,
Merry Melody E.F. Crinkled Seam Binding
Framed Florets Bundle, Night of Navy, Blushing Bride,
 Gold Foil, Starry Sky Ribbon 
Flowering Tulips Stamps, Coastal Cabana, Basic White,
Celebrate Everything DSP, Framed Florets Dies, Polished Pink Ribbon
Framed & Festive Stamps, Evening Evergreen, Real Red, Basic White,
Gold Foil, Fitting Florets DSP, Soft Succulent Ribbon,  
Peaceful Deer, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso, Basic White,
Santa Express DSP, Framed Florets Dies, Seasonal Label Dies,
Gold Adhesive Backed Gems
Good Feelings Stamp Set, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate,
Basic White, Framed Florets Dies, Sun Prints DSP, Basic Pearls
Flowering Tulips Stamps, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss,
Design a Daydream DSP, Framed Florets Dies,
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
The Fitting Florets Collection is absolutely amazing, so easy to use and works well with any cardstock & DSP.  
Here is what is available for purchase November 1-30, 2022 (while supplies last):
  • Fitting Florets Collection (item 163129)
  • Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
  • Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)*
  • Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)
  • Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)*
  • Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
  • Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)
Then all goes away until the Spring Mini goes live January 2023 and only the following from above will be available for purchase: 
  • Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
  • Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)
  • Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)
Should you want to order any of the supplies I used to make these cards, 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 December 3rd and 6th.  If you would like to attend my December classes, see my 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

Thursday, November 10, 2022

 Hello Harvest, Rustic Harvest DSP & Framed Florets Dies

A quick and easy card using the new Framed Florets Dies and the Hello Harvest Bundle.  

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Mossy Meadow, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Cajun Craze.
  • The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP) is 5 x 3 3/4.
  • I used the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine to cut the oval from a Framed Florets Die twice. First with Cajun Craze to get the outer oval edge, and then with Basic White on which I stamped my words from Harvest Hello with Cajun Craze ink.  I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere these to the card front.
  • I used the leaf stamp from the Hello Harvest stamp set and stamped four leaves, two in Mossy Meadow, and two in Cajun Craze and cut them out with a Rustic Pumpkin die.  I also cut out two leaves with Gold Foil and embossed them with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder. I added the leaves with Glue Dots.
  • I died some white twine Cajun Craze and made a double bow to add in between the leaves.  To do that I added a drop of Cajun Craze reinker and a little water to a plastic paint palette, added the baker's twine, and when my twine was as dark as I wanted, I layed it on a paper for about 30 minutes to dry.  Made a double bow and used a Glue Dot to add it.
  • 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 December 3rd & 6th, 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

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

 Fitting Florets &
Fabulous Frames 

As I was cruising through Pinterest, I came across Wanda Pettijohn's card and realized I had everything I needed to CASE it, (Copy And Share Everything), and so I did and added an extra layer of cardstock, you know, to make it mine.  
You can see her card Here, post of July 11, 2022.  You might want to hang around her blog, she has some wonderful ideas.

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Merry Merlot scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Basic White is 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The Awash in Beauty DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
  • The 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 piece of Awash in Beauty DSP is under the Basic White Fabulous Frame. (I used my fabulous Paper Snip Scissors to cut the flower piece from the 12 x 12 Awash in Beauty DSP).
  • The Merry Merlot 2" circle is cut out with a Layering Circle Die.
  • The words from Fitting Florets are stamped with Merry Merlot ink on Basic White and cut out with a Stylish Shape die and popped up with dimensionals.
  • I added three Basic Pearls.
  • All done and 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 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 December 3rd and 6th.  If you would like to attend my December classes, see my 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

Friday, November 4, 2022

 Splendid Thoughts &
Sun Prints DSP

I understand that to copy or CASE a card is a highest form of a compliment.  So then CASEing  Akiko Sudano's card is a compliment to her talent, right?  You can see Akiko's card Here on her blog, Stamping in the Meadow, post of July 28, 2022.
 
Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Night of Navy, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Basic White and embossed with the Fern Embossing Folder.
  • The Sahara Sand layer is 4 x 3 and is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 piece of Sun Prints DSP.
  • The arrangement is made with the Splendid Stem Dies, 2022-23 Glimmer paper, Pacific Point and Basic White Cardstock, and Sun Prints DSP.
  • I added a Tahitian Tide 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon bow with a glue dot.
  • I stamped the words on Basic White with Sahara Sand ink and trimmed the piece with my Amazing Paper Snip Scissors.
  • 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 December 3rd & 6th, 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

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

 Cottage Rose & Shaded Summer Stamps 

A beautiful and fun technique using embossing powder and stamping blends.

Recipe:
  • The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Blackberry Bliss, scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Gorgeous Grape layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and the corners are punched with the Very Best Trio Punch.
  • The Crumb Cake layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and the corners are also punched with the Very Best Trio Punch.
  • I stamped images from the Cottage Rose stamp set on the Crumb Cake with Versamark ink, covered the images with white embossing powder, and heat embossed with a SU heat tool.
  • I colored the flowers with Stampin' Blends.
  • I adhered the Crumb Cake to the Gorgeous Grape cardstock and before I wrapped 36" of White Baker's Twine around these two pieces, I died the twine Blackberry Bliss.  To die the twine, I added a few drops of Blackberry Bliss reinker and a few drops of water to a small tray.  Added the 36" of twine for about 5 minutes. Put it on a paper towel to dry.
  • The 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 Blackberry Bliss rectangle is cut out with a Deckled Rectangle Die and is the base for the 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 Basic White.
  • The words, from Shaded Summer, are stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink.  I added this combination to the card front with Stampin' 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 or the 2022 Holiday Mini 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 December 3 & 6, 2022.  If you would like to attend my December classes, see my 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