Amazing Year for my March 2023 Creative Therapy Classes

I am excited to offer one of these birthday cards for my March 2023 Creative Therapy classes.  My team and I had a bunch of fun designing them, and it was so easy by using the Regency Park DSP.  Everything coordinates.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Mango Melody, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Night of Navy is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Regency Park DSP pieces are 5 x 2 3/4 and 5 x 3/4.  The little strip of Mango Melody is 5 x 1/4.
• The 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 Basic White is cut out with a Deckled Rectangle Die and the edges are sponged with Balmy Blue ink and a Blending Brush.
• The present is stamped with Night of Navy ink on Basic White and sponged with Balmy Blue and a Blending Brush.  The "ribbon" is colored with a Night of Navy marker and cut out with my amazing Stampin' Up! Paper Snip Scissors and added to the card with dimensionals.  
• The words are stamped with navy ink.
• Three Loose Daisy Embellishments 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 April 4 and 8, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline 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

  Cup of Tea Bundle

This Cup of Tea stamp set can be found on Page 13 of the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Catalog, and I choose to make this a feel better kind of themed card.  I am also offering a Christmas card for my March Creative Therapy Classes with this same bundle.  This is certainly a more than seven occasions set. (My rule of thumb when purchasing a stamp set/bundle).

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Petal Pink, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Sweet Sorbet is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The piece of Tea Boutique DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 Parakeet Party is the base for the 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 piece of Basic White that is cut with a Rectangle Stitched Die.
• The words are stamped with black ink.
• The cup is stamped with Sweet Sorbet, the leaves/twigs are stamped with Garden Green, the little flowers are stamped with Crushed Curry, all on Basic White and cut out with Teacup Dies. I put Basic Pearls in the middle of the Crushed Curry flowers.  
• The little hearts are cut out with the Teacup Dies and Sweet Sorbet cardstock.
• The Sweet Sorbet Baker's twine is part of the 2022-24 In-Color pack and added to the cup 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 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 April 4 and 8, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline 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

  Framed Easter Bunny 

Another CASE from the 2023 Spring Mini by Stampin' Up!  You can see the card from which I got my idea on page 52 of the catalog.  Unfortunately, the Easter Bunny stamps & punch are on backorder until the week of May 15th, and the good news, they will be available the week of May 15th.  Yeah!!!!

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Balmy Blue, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Mango Melody is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The piece of Rain or Shine DSP is 4 7/8 x 3 5/8.
• The Basic White is 5 1/4 x 4 and cut out with a die from the Fabulous Frames Dies and added to the card with Foam Adhesive Strips. 
• The words are stamped on a piece of So Saffron with Pear Pizzazz ink and cut out with a die from the Something Fancy Dies and popped up with dimensionals.
• The rabbits and flowers are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White Cardstock and colored with Stampin' Blends. (I used a double stack of dimensionals for the rabbits). 
• 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, and if you would like to attend, see my class schedule and the deadline 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

 Cottage Rose &
Stepping Stones 

My very sweet and talented friend, Wendie Jamison, made this card as a SWAP when we attended the NC Demonstrator's Quarterly Meeting last month.  I just had to share.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Merry Merlot, scored at 4 1/4.
• The 5 1/4 x 4 Basic Black & the 5 x 3 3/4 Smoky Slate pieces are cut with the Deckled Rectangle dies.
• The Smoky Slate is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and a flower from Cottage Rose.  Then it is crumbled, smoothed out and adhered to the Basic Black with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• The next two rectangles of Merry Merlot and Smoky Slate are also cut out with the Deckled Rectangle dies.  The words are stamped with Basic Black.
• The flowers are stamped with Merry Merlot ink on Basic White and cut out with the Cottage Flowers Dies and added with dimensionals.
• Three Basic Rhinestone Jewels 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

  Paradise Palms & Palms Dies

This card was created by Michelle Wallace.  Michelle is one of my experienced and very talented SU downline.  I enjoy sharing her creations and designs.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Tahitian Tide, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Daffodil Delight is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic Black is 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.
• The Pacific Point, Tahitian Tide, Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight pieces are adhered to a 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Basic White.
• The Basic Black grass & tree are cut out with the Palms Dies.
• The birds are hand drawn with a Basic Black Marker.
• The words are stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Basic White and punched with the Lovely Labels punch and then two Matte Black Dots 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

 Flowering Tulips, Tulip Dies & Go To Greetings

Another card I decided to CASE from page 27 of the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! catalog.   

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Old Olive, scored at 4 1/4.
• The next layer is a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Old Olive, embossed with the Gingham folder.
• The Happy Forest Friends DSP is 5 x 2.
• The 4 x 3 piece is Basic White has been washed with So Saffron ink and a Water Painter.
• The Tulip is stamped with So Saffron & Old Olive ink and cut out with the Tulip Dies and added to the card with dimensionals.
• The words, from Go To Greetings, are stamped with Old Olive ink on Basic White and cut with my fantastic Paper Snips.
• I added three adhesive-backed Flower Trinkets.
• 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

  Something Fancy Bundle & True Beauty

Laurie Meier, www.stampedgreetings.com

I recently attended a NC Stamper's Demonstrators Quarterly Meeting in Raleigh, NC and participated in a card swap.  

I received the top fun fold card from Laurie Meier.  Laurie has a blog, and a video on how to make this card, and you can see her video Here.  

I decided to make one of my own and change the cardstock and paper.  Below are the supplies I used.  

Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Blackberry Bliss, scored at 2 1/2, 3 3/4, 6 3/4, and 8 1/4.
• First Fold: Blackberry Bliss is cut to 4 x 4, and the Flowers & More DSP cut to 3 7/8 square.  The words, from Something Fancy, are stamped on Basic White with Blackberry Bliss ink, and cut out with a Something Fancy Die.  It is added to a piece of Calypso Coral, also cut out with a Something Fancy Die.
• Second Fold:  Blackberry Bliss is cut to 4 x 4, the Flowers & More DSP cut to 3 7/8 square, and 1 x 3 3/4.  Baker's Twine is wrapped around the DSP piece 3 times before adhering it to the Blackberry Bliss.  The words from Something Fancy, are stamped on Basic White with Blackberry Bliss ink, and cut out with a Something Fancy Die.
• Third Fold:  Calypso Coral is cut to 4 x 2 3/8, and the Basic White is cut to 3 7/8 x 2 1/8.  The flower on this piece is from True Beauty and stamped with Blackberry Bliss 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

 Beautifully Happy for my February 2023 Classes

Another beautiful card I am offering at both of my February 2023 Classes.  

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Soft Suede, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Petal Pink layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Texture Chic DSP is 5 x 3 3/4 and cut diagonally.  
• The gold foil scalloped is made with a Penned Flowers die. 
• I used an adhesive sheet and Gold Foil to cut the filigree flower from the Artisan Additions dies.
• The four layers of circles are: -from the largest to the smallest-gold foil & a Stylish Shapes die, Soft Suede, Petal Pink & Basic White & Layering Circle dies.
• The words, from Beautifully Happy, are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on the Basic White circle, and the little dots are stamped with Petal Pink ink. 
• All done and remember to decorate your envelope.
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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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

 Lighting the Way Bundle 

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from the Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalog (page 18).  I added some vellum and DSP and am excited to share with all of my wonderful ladies attending my February 7 & 11, 2023 classes. 

The SU catalogs are a great place to start when you're not sure where or how to begin to make a card.  Resources galore.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Fresh Freesia, scored at 4 1/4.
• The two pieces of Butterfly Kisses DSP are 2 x 2.
• The Vellum cardstock is cut out with the 2nd to the largest Stitched with Whimsy Die.
• The next piece of Fresh Freesia is cut out with the 3rd from the largest Stitched with Whimsy Die.  I blended some Fresh Freesia ink around the edges of this piece.
• The branch/leaf is stamped with Evening Evergreen ink, (Stamped off once).
• The lightening bug is cut out with the coordinating dies and put together with glue dots.  
• I stamped a circle of Crushed Curry ink, and then a circle of Whisper White ink and added the lightening bug with dimensionals.
• The baby bugs are cut out with the same dies, Evening Evergreen cardstock and added to the card with multipurpose liquid glue.
• The words are stamped with Versamark, heat embossed with Basic White powder and a heat tool on a 2 1/2 x 2 piece of Soft Suede.
• 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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

  Beautiful Thistle Bundle & Wisteria Wishes for my February 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes

The thistle is a beautiful plant, and The Beautiful Thistle stamp set from Stampin' Up! adds up to an amazing card.  I am offering this creation at both of my February 7th & 11th, 2023 classes.

I saw a card using the thistle on Peggy Noe's blog, post of December 28, 2022 and I kind of CASEd (Copy And Share Everything), it and you can see her card Here.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Rich Razzleberry, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Soft Succulent layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and is embossed with the Hive 3D folder.
• The Fresh Freesia is 5 x 2 and is the base for the 5 x 1 7/8 Favored Flowers DSP.
• The next Rich Razzleberry piece is 4 x 3 and is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 Favored Flowers DSP.
• The thistles are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White, colored with Highland Heather & Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends and cut out with the Thistle Dies.
• The three Soft Sea Foam cutouts are from the Forever Flourishing dies.
• The Fresh Freesia and Basic White circles are cut out with the Layering Circle dies.  The words, from Wisteria Wishes, are stamped with black 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 March 7 and 11, 2023, 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