Christmas Classics for my December 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes 

I am offering this Christmas card at both of my December 5th & 9th, 2023 card classes. As always, I am excited to share.  Scroll down for information regarding registering for my January 2024 classes. 

Recipe:

• The Cherry Cobbler base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Brushed Gold card layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Distressed Tile Folder.
• The cutout under the words is Evening Evergreen (a retired color, in lieu of Shaded Spruce).
• The words are stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Basic White and cut out with a Christmas Classic die.  The base for this piece is a 2 5/8" Cherry Cobbler square cut out with a Stylish Shapes 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 attend my January 9th or 13th, 2024 classes, or want information on my kits-to-go, please see my class schedule and the registration deadline of December, 27, 2023, right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~

Linda-

 Regal Reindeer & More for my December 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes 

I want to give all the credit for these beautiful cards to Su Mohr at Aromas and Art.  Su is more than creative.  You can see her card Here, post of November 17, 2023.  In addition, Su has listed of the step-by-step instructions.

I am offering these cards at both of my December 5th & 9th, 2023 card classes.  As always, I am excited to share.

If you would like to order any of the supplies used to make these cards, I do hope you will consider giving Su your order.  She deserves it, that's for sure.

My December classes are full, and my January 2024 classes are the 9th & 13th.  If you would like to attend or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of December 27, 2023, 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-

 Courage & Faith for my December 2023 Creative Therapy Classes 

I am offering this quick, easy, and beautiful card at both of my December Creative Therapy Classes.  Please see below for the recipe and information on how to register for future classes.  

Recipe:

• The Gray Granite base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Blueberry Bushel layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is stamped with images from the Courage & Faith stamp set using Tuxedo Memento Black ink.  The images are colored with Gray Granite, Shaded Spruce, and Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Blends.
• The words are stamped with Versamark ink on Blueberry Bushel cardstock, sprinkled with white embossing powder.  The powder is melted with a Stampin' Up! heat tool.  Then cut out with the second from the largest of the Nested Essential Dies and popped up with dimensionals.
• I made a knot with a piece of the Balmy Blue & White 1/2" ribbon and added it to the card with two glue 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 attend my January 9th or 13th, 2024 classes, or want information on my kits-to-go, please see my class schedule and the registration deadline of December, 27, 2023, right here on my blog or on my Stampin' Up! website, found Here.  

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~

Linda-

 Seasonal Sale-
November 14-16, 2023

Today through Thursday November 14-16 Seasonal Sale 10% off ribbons and trims. 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Ink Bundles are not included. 20% off papers, including cardstock, Specialty Paper, and Designer Series Paper. Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits. Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do everything we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible. SEE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES HERE SEE THE CLEARANCE RACK HERE SEE KITS COLLECTION HERE Be sure to check them out!

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.~

Linda-

 Hope & Prayer and
Colored Vellum

Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Basic White cardstock,
and Flirty Flamingo, Highland Heather, and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends

Azure Afternoon, Basic Black, Basic White cardstock,
and Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie & Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends

Highland Heather, Basic Black, Basic White cardstock,
and Flirty Flamingo, Highland Heather, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends

I watched a video by Kathi Ondus of Simply Kards by Kathi and thought the technique she used to make vellum flowers with the Translucent Florals Dies was something I had to try.   She has an easy-to-follow video, and you can see it Here, post of 9/22/23.  

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic Black layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White layers are embossed with the Quatrefoil folder.
• The vellum is colored with Stampin' Blends and cut out with the Translucent Floral Dies.  The leaves are from the Delightful Floral DSP.  The flower centers are cut with Basic Black cardstock.
• I added Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the center of each flower.
• The 2 1/2 x 1 Basic Black pieces are the bases for the words that are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White and cut out with a Timeless Arrangement die. 
• I added three Classic Matte Dots to each card.
• 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 5th & 9th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of November 25, 2023, 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-

  Little Monkey for my November 2023 Creative Therapy Classes

I offer five cards at each of my monthly Creative Therapy Classes, and one is a fun card, and this little monkey definitely is a happy card, right!!  I saw a similar card on Pinterest by Bonnie Mountford.  I added an extra layer, changed the colors, and added a die cutout to display the words, and all the dimensions and instructions are listed below. 

I am excited to share this cute card with all my November 2023 class attendees.  So much fun, so little time!!!

Recipe:

• The Daffodil Delight base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Pacific Point layer is 5 1/4 x 4.  I know this color is retired; however, Azure Afternoon would work just fine as well.
• The Granny Apple Green layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with a retired Stitched Greenery Die.
• The 5 x 1 1/2 piece of Fresh as a Daisy DSP is the base for the three 1 3/8" square Basic White pieces, on which the little monkeys are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
• The monkeys are colored with Pecan Pie blends.  I stamped a second set of little monkeys on Basic White, colored their faces, and performed surgery by cutting off their bodies, and popping up their heads over their stamped images. 
• I stamped the words with black ink on Basic White and cut this out with a Nested Essential Die, and also popped it up with dimensionals.
• I stamped, colored and cut out a banana and added it to the die piece with snail.
• 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 5th & 9th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of November 25, 2023, 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-

 Layering Leaves & Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks for my November 2023 Classes

The Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks are so easy to use and can create many beautiful cards.  The masks are only $10.50 and when you add cardstock the results are amazing.

I am offering this card at both of my November 2023 classes, and I am excited to share this technique.

Recipe:

• The Orchid Oasis base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The next 5 x 3 3/4 layer of Orchid Oasis is inked with Orchid Oasis, a Blending Brush and a mask from the Abundant Beauty Masks.
• The 3 3/4 x 1 1/8 Basic White piece is the base for the 3 3/4 x 1 Orchid Oasis that has been embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile folder.
• To make the flowers, I used the number 1, 3 and 4 of the decorative masks and Orchis Oasis, Night of Navy & Crumbcake inks.  I then cut out the flowers with my amazing SU Paper Snips, and added them to the card with Multipurpose glue and dimensionals.
• The words, from Layering Leaves, are stamped with Orchid Oasis ink on Basic White and cut out with an Autumn Leaves Die.
• I added three 2023-24 In-Color 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 5th & 9th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of November 25, 2023, 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-

   So Sincere, Heartfelt Hexagon, & Nested Essentials

A quick card for any occasion.

Recipe:

• The Misty Moonlight base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Cajun Craze layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and is embossed with the Crosshatch folder.
• The 4 x 3 Gold Foil is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 Naturally Gilded DSP.
• The 4 x 2 Misty Moonlight is cut from the second to the smallest of the Nested Essential Dies.  I added some Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin Edged Ribbon to the back of this piece and popped it up with dimensionals.
• The 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 Very Vanilla is stamped with Cajun Craze ink and punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch and added to the Misty Moonlight cut out with Multipurpose glue. 
• A Tinsel Gem is added to the punched piece, and 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023, 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-

  Perched in a Tree & Aspen Tree Dies for our Bi-Monthly
Shoe Box Swap

Perched in a Tree stamp set is versatile, and fun for Christmas, sympathy, thinking of you, and much more.  Retha Fulp, a very talented and sharing SU demonstrator, designed this card for our bi-monthly Shoe Box Swap, and I had the pleasure of making it.  So much fun, so little time.

If you live near me in Graham, NC and you would like to know more about our SBS, please let me know.

Recipe:

• The Crushed Curry base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and it is embossed with silver powder and the small stamp from Perched in a Tree.  I stamped this piece again with Basic Gray and the same small stamp.
• The leaves are cut out with Basic White, heat embossed with silver powder, and sponged with Daffodil Delight ink.
• The bird and trees are heat embossed with black powder on Basic White and cut out with the Aspen Tree dies.  The bird is sponged with Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate inks and popped up with dimensionals.
• The words are heat embossed with silver powder on Basic Black and cut out with my amazing SU scissors.  
• The bling is part of the Glossy Dots Assortment.
• 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023, 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-

 Christmas Classic Bundle, Horse & Sleigh & Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes

I am beginning to plan the cards for my November 7th & 11th, 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes.  This is one of the five offerings, and I am excited to share.

If you would like to attend, please see below to register.

Recipe:

• The Cherry Cobbler base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Shaded Spruce layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Brushed Gold Card layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Merry Melody Folder.
• I used the Christmas Classic Bundle, Basic White, Shaded Spruce, and Gold Foil to cut the designs on the card front.  
• The words, from Horse & Sleigh, are stamped with Shaded Spruce 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, or want information on my kits-to-go, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023, 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-

 Night Devine Bundle

If you have a SU Holiday Catalog, or like to view the catalog on-line, you will find this card on Page 16, along with other Night Divine examples.  I added two layers, and other than that, the credit goes to the design team at Stampin' Up! and the O Holy Night DSP did most of the work for me.  

Recipe:

• The Misty Moonlight base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Boho Blue layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The O Holy Night DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The animals are cut out with Basic Black.
• The clouds are cut out with Basic White.
• The words are stamped on Basic Black with Versamark and heat embossed with white powder.  I trimmed around the words with my amazing SU Paper Snips and popped it up with dimensionals.
• The star is cut from More Dazzle Specialty Paper.
• 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023 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-

 Very Best Occasions, So Sincere & Luster Specialty Paper

Very Best Occasions, Boho Blue, Pebbled Path Luster Paper,

Balmy Blue & White Ribbon, 2023-25 In-Color Dots

Very Best Occasions, Petal Pink, Copper Clay Luster Paper,
Petal Pink Ribbon, 2023-25 In-Color Dots

 So Sincere, Pebble Path, Boho Blue Luster Paper,
Balmy Blue & White Ribbon, 2023-25 In-Color Dots

So Sincere, Starry Sky, Wild Wheat Luster Paper,
Starry Sky Ribbon, Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots

Very Best Occasions, Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve Luster Paper,
Bubble Bath Combo Pack Ribbon, Tinsel Gems 4-Pack

The 2023-25 Luster Specialty Paper is Beautiful, with a capital B.  It really does have a luster, and I like shiny, shiny, shiny!!

I decided to use the same sketch to make a card from each of the five in-colors.   

So much fun, so little time.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The 2023-25 Luster Specialty layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White layers are cut out with the Labels Aglow Dies and added to the Luster layers with Multipurpose Liquid
• The 3 3/4 x 1 piece of coordinating Luster paper is added to the card front.
• The labels are stamped with the coordinating inks, cut out with Basic White, and a die from the Labels Aglow dies.
• The ribbon is threaded around the back and under the label and the label is attached with dimensionals.
• I made the bows and attached them to the cards with glue 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023 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-

  Trucking Along Stamp Set for my October 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes

I am offering these fun Little Truck cards at both of my October 2023 Creative Therapy Classes.  

I used the 23-25 In-Color DSP and the Countryside Inn DSP for these cards. 

So much fun, so little time.

Recipe:

• The Starry Sky bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Boho Blue layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Wild Wheat layers are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black Ink and a stamp from Trucking Along stamp set.
• The next Blueberry Bushel and DSP layers are 4 1/4 x 3 and are the bases for the 4 x 2 3/4 Basic White layers.
• The truck and presents are stamped with black and Wild Wheat inks.  The presents are colored with Stampin' Blends.
• The 1 3/4 Wild Wheat circles, and the Blueberry Bushel and DSP flags are cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.
• The words on the circle are heat embossed with Basic White powder 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 or you can click on the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog, or the 2023-24 Annual 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 29, 2023 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-

  Autumn Leaves Bundle for my October Creative Therapy Classes 

Another beautiful fall or Thanksgiving card for my October 2023 classes.

Recipe:

• The Pumpkin Pie base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The 5 1/4 x 4 Cajun Craze layer is embossed with the Quatrefoil Folder.
• The 5 x 3 Gold Foil is the base for the 4 7/8 x 2 7/8 All About Autumn DSP.
• The Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, and Mossy Meadow leaves are cut out with the Autumn Leaves dies.  The two largest leaves are embossed with the Quatrefoil Folder.
• I added a piece of Gold Foil to an Adhesive Sheet, cut out the gold leaf vein and added it to the Pumpkin Pie embossed leaf.  
• A 4" piece of the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack is added in-between the leaves with multipurpose glue.
• The words are stamped with Cajun Craze ink on Very Vanilla and cut out with an Autumn Leaves Die and I added 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 or you can click on the 2023-24 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 November 7th & 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 1, 2023 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-

 Brightest Glow & Snowflake Magic DSP for my October 2023 Creative Therapy Classes

Oh, my goodness, the Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper is Beautiful!  It is so popular, SU is out of stock right now, and is due back in inventory the week of October 9, 2023.  I will be ordering more, for sure. 

 

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Basic Black, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Lost Lagoon layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 layer of Basic White is first stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and a stamp from Brightest Glow, then embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D folder.
• The two Basic Black squares are 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 and are glued to the card front.
• I cut eight 1 1/4" squares from the Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper and glued them starting with the white snowflake piece in the right corner of the horizontal square. I glued the darker snowflake piece under the white and kept going to the bottom and to the left.  If this doesn't make any sense, please visit YouTube and search Stampin' Up! Pinwheel Cards or check out Lisa Curcio's video Here
• I cut 4 snowflakes from the Chic Dies and Silver Foil.  I adhered these with glue dots.
• The center jewel is from the Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio.
• 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 or you can click on the 2023-24 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 November 7th and 11th, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline of October 28, 2023 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-