Happy Hedgehogs for my May 2023 Creative Therapy Classes 

I CASEd this Michelle Zindorff's creation because I thought it was perfect for my May 9th and 13th Creative Therapy Classes.  If you would like to see Michelle's card, click right Here.  She is amazing.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Tahitian Tide, scored at 4 1/4.
• The 5 1/4 x 4 Basic White layer is embossed with the Fern 3D folder.
• The one of the three 1/2" Tahitian Tide strips is stamped with black ink and then all are added to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• The 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 piece of Basic White is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored with a Blender Pen & Watercolor Pencils.  The decorative border is made using the Very Best Trio punch. The edges are sponged with Tahitian Tide ink and a Blending Brush.  This piece is added to a 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 piece of Pear Pizzazz and four Iridescent Pearls are added to each corner.
• The leaves are punched with the Bough Punch, Pear Pizzazz and Mossy Meadow cardstock and added 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 May 9th and 13th, 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

  Taco Fiesta &
 Celebrate Sunflowers

A fun card I made for a very special friend.  Though some of the supplies I used are sold out, you can substitute many other stamps and papers, use this sketch, and get basically the same results.  It's fun either way.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Cherry Cobbler, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Calypso Coral layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Calypso Coral Subtles Collection DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Bermuda Bay and Basic White pieces are cut out with the Deckled Rectangles Dies.  The Basic White piece is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored with Stampin' Blends.
• The Cherry Cobbler scalloped circle and the Basic White smooth circle are cut out with the Layering Circle dies.  The Basic White circle is sponged with Daffodil Delight ink and a Blending Brush.
• The words, from Celebrate Sunflowers, are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on a 3 3/4 x 7/8 piece of Basic White and sponged with Daffodil Delight ink.  The 3 7/8 x 1 piece of Cherry Cobbler is the base for the white sponged piece.  The Banners Pick A Punch was used on both pieces, and all were popped up with dimensionals.
• The little cactus and piñata are stamped with black ink and cut out with my amazing SU Paper Snip Scissors and colored with blends.
• I added some 1/4" Black & White Gingham Ribbon.
• 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 May 9 & 13, 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

  Playing in the Rain & Diorama Dies

My sweet friend Wendie graciously gives me some beautiful & fun cards.  I am so happy to share.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Night of Navy, scored at 4 1/4.
• The diorama layers are Gray Granite, & Rain or Shine DSP.
• The cute fox is colored with Stampin' Blends and added to the card with dimensionals.
• The card is finished off with Faux Sea Glass Shapes.
• 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 May 9 & 13, 2023.  If you would like to attend any of my 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

 Trellis Cards made with Ginko Branch & Two-Tone Flora Bundles

Gingko Branch Stamps, Evening Evergreen,
Soft Succulent & Basic White Cardstock, Double Oval Punch, 

Two-Tone Flora Bundle,
On the Farm Stamps, Something Fancy Dies, 
Soft Succulent, Polished Pink &
Basic White Cardstock

  

I watched a video on YouTube to make these beautiful trellis cards, and they are soooo easy to make.
If you want to make one on your own, look for Stampin' Up! trellis cards on YouTube.

Recipe:

• I used Soft Succulent ink on Basic White to make the Gingko Branch flowers.
• I used Polished Pink ink to make the Two-Tone Flora flowers, and Soft Succulent ink to make the leaves.  
• I used the Double Oval Punch and Something Fancy Dies for the words.  The words for both cards are stamped with Evening Evergreen ink.
• If you have any questions, please contact me.

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 May 9 & 13, 2023.  If you would like to attend any of my 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

  Conservation Bubbles,
and More

Old Olive, Basic White, Mango Melody, Rain or Shine DSP,
Rectangle Stitched Dies, Conservation Bubbles Bundle,
Playing in the Rain & Full Basket Dies, Stripes & Splatters E.F.

Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Basic White, &
Country Floral & Regency Park DSP, Rectangle Stitched Dies,
Conservation Bubbles & Friendly Gnome Bundle,
Full Basket Dies, Stripes & Splatters E.F.

Playing around with some of my favorite Stampin' Up! stamps and dies before they retire.  See my blog post of March 31, 2023, for the lists of retiring products.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic White layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The DSP is 4 x 3 7/8.
• The 4 3/8 x 3 Basic White is embossed, then cut out with a Rectangle Stitched Die.  (Retiring 5/1/23.)
• The words are stamped with black ink on Basic White and cut out with a Conversation Bubble die.
• The 2 5/8" cardstock square are the bases for the 2 1/2 pieces of DSP.
• The gnome and mouse are colored with Stampin' Blends.
• The turtle and gnome are standing on a 3 1/2 x 3/4 piece of cardstock.
• Hearts, from the Full Basket dies, are added with mini glue dots.
• I finished the cards by adding some Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
• 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 May 9 & 13, 2023.  If you would like to attend any of my 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

  Alphabest Bundle, Ladybug Builder & Medium Daisy Punches =Bee Happy

I offered this "happy" card at both of my April 2023 Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I actually designed this card last November; hence, the DSP is now retired.  However, you can substitute almost any DSP and change the color combination to what you like best.

The Alphabest Stamps & Punch bundle is so fun and versatile, and you can make any combination of letters and numbers.  

The good news, it is going to be in the Stampin' Up! 2023-24 Catalog, only not as a bundle.  So purchase it by May 1, 2023, for a 10% discount.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Basic Black scored at 4 1/4.
• The Crushed Curry layer is 5 1/4 x 4 and is embossed with the Hive 3D folder.  I added Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon to this layer before I adhered it to the base.
• The 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 Basic Black layer is the base for the 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 Basic White, and this piece is the base for the 4 x 3 Rustic Harvest DSP (retired).
• The background for the letter pieces is stamped with Crushed Curry ink on Basic White.  The letters are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink, and both of these stamps are from the Alphabest Bundle. These are popped up with Mini Dimensionals.
• I used the Ladybug Builder punch, Basic Black, Crushed Curry & Vellum Cardstock to make my ladybug.  
• I punched two daisies from Basic White and added them to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• I added one Matte Black Dot to the center of the 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 May 9 & 13, 2023.  If you would like to attend any of my 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

Only Two Day left to sign up for the April 2023
Paper Pumpkin~~and a FREE box organizer!!

The All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit is special for many reasons, but when you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!

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This kit includes:

Name: All the Little Things

• 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
• 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
• Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
• Unique embellishments and twine.
• Adhesives to complete the projects.
• Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
• FREE box organizer

The All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit has a unique theme that focuses on beautiful cherry blossoms!  Cherry blossoms represent positivity, renewal, and a fresh start. The die cut pieces in this kit are detailed to reflect these exact principles. They are filled with bright colored pinks and dotted with iridescent foil. It’s a detail that won’t go unnoticed!

If you would like to sign up for Paper Pumpkin, or reactivate your subscription, click right Here.  Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit by April 10, 2023.

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 May 9 & 13, 2023.   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

 Shaded Summer &
Split Card Texture Dies

A CASE, (Copy And Share Everything) from Janette Howard.  You can see her card Here, post of July 26, 2021.  I am sad to see all the supplies I used to make this card, except for the Basic White and Basic Black cardstock, retire.  There is still time to buy your favorite SU supplies and see below to place your order in my online store.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Polished Pink (retiring 5/1/2023), scored at 4 1/4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.
• The Basic Black layer 5 1/4 x 4 and is cut out with a Split Card Texture Die. (Retiring 5/1/2023).
• I cut a second Split Card Texture Die with Polished Pink and trimmed it so the black shows when the pink is added to the card.
• The 4 x 2 3/4 Basic White is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and cut out with a Rectangle Stitched Die (retiring 5/1/2023).  I colored the flowers with the 21-2023 In-Color Stampin' Write Markers.
• The words are also stamped with black ink and cut out with a Rectangle Stitched Die.  I sponged the edges with a Blending Brush and some Polished Pink ink and popped it up with dimensionals.
• 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 May 9 & 13, 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

 Taco Fiesta for my April 2023 Creative Therapy Classes

I offer a fun card as one of the five offerings at each of my monthly Creative Therapy classes.  I definitely think this one qualifies.  Such a cute set, and so happy SU is carrying it over to the 2023-24 Annual Catalog.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Crushed Curry, scored at 4 1/4.
• The Granny Apple Green layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layer 5 x 3 3/4.
• The six 5 x 1/2” strips of Real Red, Crushed Curry and Granny Apple Green are added to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Black Baker’s Twine is wrapped around a 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 piece of Real Red and added to the card front with dimensionals.
• The Crushed Curry circle, cut out with a layering circle die (retiring 5/1/2023), is the base for the Basic White circle that has been cut out with a Stylish Shapes die.
• The images on the Basic White circle are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and colored with Watercolor Pencils and a Blender pen.
• The taco and little hat are cut out with my amazing SU 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 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 May 9 & 13, 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