Hearts & Hugs for my December 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

I saw Karen Ksenzakovic's card on Pinterest and kinda-sorta CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) it and changed a few things, you know to make it my own. If you would like to see Karen's card, please click Here, post of August 8, 2024.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Peach Pie is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Basic Black layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 piece of Peach Pie DSP is from the 2024-26 In-Color DSP Pack.
• The 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 piece of Basic Black is the base for the 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 Basic White that has been cut out with a Deckled Rectangle Die.  The grass and leaves are cut out with Shy Shamrock, flowers & hearts with Peach Pie.
• The Basic Black 1 3/4 circle is the base for the Basic White that has been die cut with a Deckled Circle Die.
• The little mouse is stamped with black ink on Basic White, colored with Gray Granite, Peach Pie and Black Stampin' Blends, cut out with a die and added to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• The words are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on a 1 7/8 x 7/8 piece of Basic White and has a Basic Black base of 2 x 1.  I added this combo to the card with dimensionals.
• Two Black Gems 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My December classes are full and if you would like information about my January 7 & 11, 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

  Inspirational Sketches for my December 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

Shy Shamrock & Pretty in Pink

Highland Heather

Pretty Peacock Glimmer Paper & Lost Lagoon Cardstock

Peach Pie

When I saw Peggy Noe's card on Pinterest, I knew I had to CASE it, for sure.  I am offering a duplicate of Peggy's card using multiple colors of glimmer paper and cardstock.  I did alter the tags for the greetings.

I am offering these cards at both of my December 10th and 14th, 2024 classes, and as always, I am excited to share.

If you would like to see Peggy's how-to video, please click Here.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Basic Black scored at 4 1/4.  
• The next layers are 5 1/4 x 4 and are embossed with the Distressed Tile folder.
• The large black circles are cut from the Deckled Circles Dies, the 7th from the largest.
• The all the glimmer papers are cut from one of the Spotlight on Nature dies.
• The flowers are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White cardstock and punched out with a 2 3/8" punch.  The layers of Basic Black under the flowers are punched with a 2 1/2" punch.  Both of these are popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• The words are stamped with Basic Black on Basic White and cut out with a long-retired Petals & More Die.  This is added to a Basic Black piece that has been cut out with one of the Unbounded Love 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My December classes are full and if you would like information about my January 7th and 11th, 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Playing around with the Regal Floral Bundle and Magnolia Mood

Playing around with one of my newest bundles.  

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Blackberry Bliss is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Fresh Freesia layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and I used Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia and Lost Lagoon ink to make my own background.
• I used the retired Cross Hatch Embossing Folder to give my background some depth.
• The 5 x 1 7/8 Blackberry Bliss is the base for the 4 7/8 x 1 3/4 piece of Regal Winter DSP.
• The words from Magnolia Mood are stamped on Basic White with Blackberry Bliss ink and cut out with a Regal Flora die.  I sponged this with Fresh Freesia.
• I stamped two leaves and a flower, cut them out with the Regal Flora dies and added them to the word piece and popped this up on the card with dimensionals.
• Three Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems (on sale for $3.20) 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Hope You Know card from the swap at Brandy Cox's event  

I received this card from Franlyna Charles last month when I attended Brandy Cox's event in Charlotte, NC.  I added an extra layer, you know, so I could make it my own, a little bit.😏

Thank you Franlyna for sharing.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Highland Heather is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Lost Lagoon layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Blackberry Bliss layer is 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 and is the base for the 5 x 2 1/4 piece of Perennial Lavender DSP.
• The 2 3/4" circle is cut from Basic White and a Spotlight on Nature Die.
• The Lost Lagoon butterfly is cut out with a Sketched Butterfly die.
• Three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Penciled Pear, Something Fancy & Of Art & Texture for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

 

Another card for my November 2024 card classes.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pecan Pie is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Daffodil Delight layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Crumb Cake layer is 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 and I used stamps from Of Art and Texture and Crumb Cake ink to make my own background.
• The 4 x 3 3/4 Very Vanilla layer is sponged with Crumb Cake ink and stamped with words from Something Fancy.  The corners are rounded with a punch.
• The smaller Very Vanilla layer is stamped with Crumb Cake ink and I used a Sponge Dauber and Daffodil Delight ink to color the center of the pear.
• Some Linen Thread is wrapped around the two Vanilla layers.
• 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 in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Still Scenes for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes  

I am offering this beautiful card at both of my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I am using a long-retired SU stamp and die set, Still Scenes.  I am so please with the results and I hope my ladies are too.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Unbounded Love Bundle for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Classes  

The Regal Winter Designer Series Paper (DSP) is beautiful, and I decided to design a card using the paper as the focal point.
I am offering this card for my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes. I am excited to share, as usual.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pretty Peacock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Basic White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The two pieces of Cherry Cobbler are 5 x 7/8 and 5 x 2 7/8.
• The two pieces of Regal Winter DSP are 4 7/8 x 5/8 and 4 7/8 x 2 3/4. 
• The ribbon is from the Petal Pink & White Comb Pack and wrapped around the Cherry Cobbler and DSP layer.
• The white filigree is cut out from the Thoughtful Wishes dies.
• The words are stamped on Basic White with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and cut out with an Unbounded Love Die.  The Cherry Cobbler base for the words is also cut out with an Unbounded Love Die.  These are added to the card 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Changing Leaves for my November 2024 Creative Therapy Card Classes

I am offering this Fall kind-a card for my November 5th & 9th Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I am excited to share, as usual.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Early Espresso is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Coastal Cabana layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Crumb Cake layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is embossed with the Exposed Brick folder.
• A 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 piece of Country Woods DSP is added to the Crumb Cake layer.
• Two pieces of some retired SU ribbon is added to the DSP.
• The leaves are made with the Country Woods DSP, Crumb Cake and Basic Beige cardstock.
• I made a bow with some Linen Thread.
• The words are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Basic Beige cardstock and cut out with a Changing Leaves 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home in Graham, NC.  My November classes are full and if you would like information about my December 10 or 14, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

  Autumn Expressions Bundle &
a little fabric

I made this card when I attended Brandy Cox's BWE in Charlotte, NC on October 4 & 5, 2024.  So much fun, so little time!!!!!

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Early Espresso is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Peach Pie layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic White layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is the base for the 5 pieces of 1 x 4 1/2 fabric.
• I adhered the fabric to the card by adding two strips of double-sided tape to the back of each piece of fabric.  
• The word focal point:
• Basic White layer is 3 5/8 x 2 7/8
• Pretty Peacock layer is 3 1/2 x 2 3/4
• Basic White layer is 31/4 x 2 5/8
• The words from Autumn Expressions are stamped in Early Expresso.
• The three small leaves are cut out with the Autumn Expressions dies and Basic White, Balmy Blue and Pretty Peacock.
• A small piece of the White Grosgrain Frayed Ribbon is tied into a knot and added with a Glue Dot.
• 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 in Graham, NC.  If you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Playing in the Rain & Something Fancy

A quick and easy card for a late birthday.  

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Mossy Meadow cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Moody Mauve layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The two pieces of Iconic Celebrations DSP layers are 5 x 2.
• The Misty Moonlight Strip is 5 x 1/2.
• The next Mossy Meadow layer is 4 1/8 x 2 5/8 and is the base for the 4 x 2 1/2 Basic White layer cut with a retired Stitched Rectangle Die.
• The words are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
• My sweet birthday turtle is stamped with black ink on Basic White and colored with Stampin' Blends.  
• The tree trunk is cut out with Early Espresso and both are cut out with the 
• 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 October 2024 classes are full and if you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Greetings of the Season & Season of Green & Gold DSP 

I started offering Christmas cards in my classes in June, and it's a fun and productive way to accumulate a "stash". I offered this beautiful design in my September 2024 classes, of which I am proud to offer.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Garden Green cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Real Red layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Season of Green & Gold DSP layers are 5 x 2.
• The Gold Foil Strip is 5 x 3/4.
• The next Garden Green layer is 4 x 3 and is the base for the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 Very Vanilla layer.
• The words are stamped with Garden Green ink.
• I cut the leaves from the DSP with the Golden Greenery Dies and added them with Glue Dots.
• The Poinsettia is made from a retired SU set with Very Vanilla cardstock.  The Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dot (retired) is the center of the poinsettia.    
• 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 October 2024 classes are full and if you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

  Sophisticated Sled Bundle for my October 2024 Creative Therapy Card Classes

Pinterest is so very helpful.  I saw Peggy Noe's card there, and followed it back to her blog, Pretty Paper Cards, post of July 20, 2024.  I wanted a little assistance to learn how to put the skates together-so very easy.  If you would like to see her card and want to watch her video, click HERE.

I am offering this card at both of my October Creative Therapy classes.  The good news, I will have everything cut for you.  This card goes together quicker than you might think.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pool Party cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Garden Green layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The sled:
• The base is cut out with Petal Pink
• Runner-Basic White
• Seat & Guide-Basic White
• Greenery-Pool Party & Garden Green
• Skates-Basic White
• Skate Laces-Petal Pink
• Skate Runners-Silver Foil
• Bow-Petal Pink ink stamped on Basic White. 
• Ribbon:  Petal Pink Stripped Organza. (Retired from the SU 2023-24 Catalog)
• The words are stamped with Pool Party ink on Basic White. The edges are sponged with Pool Party 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My October 2024 classes are full and if you would like information about my November 5th or 9th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Shepherd's Care for my
October 2024 Creative Therapy Card Classes

Country Woods & Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Papers.

Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Papers.

If you are looking for a beautiful Christmas card for someone who is grieving a loved one, or might be a little sad this year, and you don't feel like it's appropriate to say "Merry Christmas", well, this is the perfect set to have on hand.  You can find it on Page 56 of the 2024 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini or by clicking HERE 

I made this card after seeing Mary Deatherage's card HERE at Stamps~n~lingers, and she also has a video.  

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 bases of Pecan Pie cardstock are scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Gold Foil layers are 5 3/8 x 4 1/8.
• The Designer Series Paper layers are:  5 1/8 x 3 7/8.
• I adhered two 3 5/8 x 1 pieces of Nature's Sweetness DSP to two 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 pieces of Pecan Pie.  I adhered these pieces to the card front with liquid glue.
• I stamped the shepherd on a 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla and cut it out with a Deckled Rectangle die and adhered it to a 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 layer of Pecan Pie.  I added this combo to the card with dimensionals.
• The words are stamped on a 2 3/4 x 5/8 piece of Very Vanilla, and I trimmed the ends at an angle and added this to a 2 7/8 x 3/4 piece of Pecan Pie.  I put a dimensional on one end of this piece, and snail or liquid glue to the other end when adhering it to the card.
• For the star:  I used Versamark to stamp the star on Very Vanilla, and heat embossed it with Gold Powder.  I cut it out with my amazing Paper Snip Scissors and added it to the card with Glue Dots.  
• An Adhesive Backed Metallic Gem is added to the middle of the star. 
• 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.  If you would like information about my October 8th or 12th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

  Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Papers for my September 2024 Classes

    

                                                                          

I was cruising Pinterest to get ideas for my September 2024 Creative Therapy Card Classes and saw Shirley G's post of June 25, 2024.   

I added a Mossy Meadow base and used different embossing folders.  

Please visit Shirley's blog Here to see her other beautiful designs.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 bases of Mossy Meadow cardstock are scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Basic White layers are 5 1/4 x 4 and are embossed with the Dashing Designs, or the Cute Crochet folders.
• The Blackberry Bliss layers are:  4 x 3, 5 x 1 1/8, 4 x 7/8
• The DSP layers are: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8, 4 7/8 x 1, and 3 7/8 x 3/4
• I stamped the words with Blackberry Bliss ink on a scrap piece of Basic White and fussy cut them out with my amazing Stampin' Up! scissors.  
• The white bow is made with the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack.
• I added Brushed Brass Butterflies to all three cards, Basic Pearls to one of the cards, and Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (retired) to two of the above cards. 
• 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.  If you would like information about my October 8th or 12th, 2024 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-