Thursday, December 28, 2023

 Whale Watching & So Sincere
You will find this awesome stamp set in the soon-to-be retired 2023-24 Stampin' Up! Holiday mini. The good news Whale Watching is available for sale until January 3, 2024.

Recipe:

  • The Night of Navy 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 Beary Christmas DSP (retiring 1/3/24) is 5 x 3 3/4. 
  • I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the whale on Basic White and colored the water with Pool Party and Balmy Blue Blends.  I cut this out with one of the 2 5/8 Layering Circle dies (retired), and the Pool Party base is cut out with a 2 3/4" circle punch.
  • The words, from So Sincere, are stamped with black ink on Basic White and cut out with a 1 1/2" square Stylish Shapes Die, and the Pool Party base for this piece is a 1 5/8" square.
  • 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.
I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My January 2024 classes are full, and if you would like to attend my February 6 or 10, 2024 classes, or want information on my kits-to-go, please see my class schedule and the registration deadline of January 25, 2024, 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, December 25, 2023

   Layering Leaves Thank You

Layering Leaves Stamps, Coastal Cabana, Pretty Peacock, 
Basic White, A Walk in the Forest DSP, 
Tailor Made Tags Dies, Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Pool Party Ribbon

Layering Leaves Stamps, Real Red, Balmy Blue, 
Basic White, Silver Foil, Beary Christmas DSP, 
Deckled Rectangle Dies, Holiday Rhinestones
I like to have special Christmas thank you notes on hand to send to my friends and family for their gracious gifts. 
I made these cards in less time than it would take to drive to the store and buy cards, that's for sure.
The Beary Christmas and A Walk in the Forest DSP is retiring and the last day to purchase these papers is January 3, 2024.  See below to purchase any of the supplies I used to make these cards.

Recipe:

  • The bases of Coastal Cabana or Real Red are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
  • The second layers of Silver Foil (from my local craft store) or Pretty Peacock are 5 1/4 x 4. 
  • The A Walk in the Park and Beary Christmas DSP layers are 5 x 3 3/4.  
  • Top Card:
    • I stamped the words with Shaded Spruce ink on Basic White and cut this out with the smallest of the Tailor Made Tags dies.
    • I cut another tag with Pretty Peacock and the second from the smallest of the Tailor Made Tags. I adhered both tags together with liquid glue.
    • I threaded some Pool Party 3/8" ribbon thru the hole in the tags and made a bow.
    • The completed tag is added with dimensionals.
    • Three gems from Tinsel Gems Four Pack   are added.
  • Bottom Card:
    • I stamped the words with Shaded Spruce ink on Basic White and cut this out with the smallest of the Deckled Rectangles Dies.
    • I used Balmy Blue cardstock and cut out another Deckled Rectangles Die from the second from the smallest of the Deckled Rectangles Dies.
    • I added both 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 these cards, 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.  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-

Friday, December 22, 2023

   Night Devine Stamp Set & Handcrafted Elements Dies

It is not too late to order any of the supplies I used to make this card, especially the Handcrafted Elements Dies.  Then you will be prepared early for next year, how about that!!!
This card was easy to make and I absolutely love the results.

Recipe:

  • The Poppy Parade base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Night of Navy layer is 5 1/4 x 4. 
  • I took one of the 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Brushed Gold & White Cards and cut it down to make two 5 x 3 3/4 pieces and used one of these for the card front.  I stamped the words from Night Devine with Night of Navy ink.
  • I cut out the ornament with Night of Navy cardstock and Gold Foil and added it to the card front with dimensionals.
  • I made a bow with some Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon and added it to the ornament 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.  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-

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  Christmas Classics Stamp set for an easy Christmas Card 

I used the 2nd and 3rd from the smallest dies (not counting the little label die) 
to cut the border from the piece of gold foil that I used as my second layer.  
Great way to save cardstock, especially foils.

I wanted to create a quick Christmas card and try to use as little supplies as possible, hence, not such a messy craft room.  I accomplished the quick and easy card, and my room ended up messy anyway, oh well!!!
If you notice in the first picture, there is a "R" on the case of the stamp set.  That is because Christmas Classics is retiring on January 3, 2024. 

Recipe:

  • The Cherry Cobbler base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
  • The Gold Foil layer is 5 1/4 x 4.  I cut my out frame with this piece. (see picture)
  • I cut the opening of the A Walk in the Forest DSP with the 2nd from the smallest of the Countryside Corners Dies. (not counting the little label die)
  • I lined up a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Basic White under the DSP and stamped my words from Christmas Classics with Cherry Cobbler ink and the little dotted triangles with Shaded Spruce ink.  I adhered this combination to the Gold Foil and added all to the Cherry Cobbler base.
  • I added the gold frame with Multipurpose liquid glue.
  • 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.  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-

Friday, December 15, 2023

 Stars at Night Bundle 

A quick and easy Christmas card with few products.  The O Holy Night DSP is sold out, you can substitute almost any other holiday paper.  

Recipe:

  • The Night of Navy 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 O Holy Night DSP is 5 x 3 3/4.
  • The star is made with the Stars at Night dies and Silver Foil. 
  • The words are stamped on a piece of Basic White cardstock with Night of Navy ink and cut out with a Stars at Night 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.  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-

Monday, December 11, 2023

  Fluffiest Friends offset Gatefold Card for my December 2023 classes 

 
I saw this card on Lynn Dunn's blog, Stamptastic Designs and I decided to offer it at both of my December 5th & 9th, 2023 card classes. As always, I was excited to share. 
 Scroll down for information regarding registering for my January 2024 classes.
If you would like to watch Lynn's YouTube video, please click Here to get all the dimensions and instructions.  
 

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  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-

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

 Courage & Faith


Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White,
Elegant Eucalyptus Embossing Folder, Nested Essentials Dies

Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White,
Elegant Eucalyptus Embossing Folder, Handmade Tag Punch

Sharing an easy card with few products and a stamp set with I am glad I own.

Recipe:

  • The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.
  • The next layers are 5 1/4 x 4.
  • The 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 Night of Navy or Pretty Peacock strips are the bases for the 5 1/8 x 1 3/8 Basic White Strips that are stamped Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Blends.
  • The words are stamped with the coordinating ink colors and added to the cards 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.  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-