Simply Zinnia, Adorning Hearts & Wildly Flowering DSP

Fun playing with circles.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Wild Wheat cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Moody Mauve layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 3/4.  The words, from Simply Zinnia, are stamped with Early Espresso ink and then I embossed this piece with the Distressed Tile folder.
• I cut three 2 1/2" squares from the Wildly Flowering DSP.  I used gold embossing powder to heat emboss the DSP with the small flower image from the Adorning Hearts stamp set.  I punched these pieces with a 2" circle punch.
• Next, I cut out three circles using the Spotlight on Nature Dies.  Then I used a 1 3/4" circle punch to cut out the center of these circles.
• I adhered the 2" DSP circles to the back of the Spotlight on Nature die cut circles with Multipurpose glue.  The two circles under the middle circle are adhered directly to the card, and the middle circle is added with dimensionals.
• I added three Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots, (retired).
• 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 August classes are full and if you would like information about my September classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Farmhouse & Bethlehem Shadowboxes for my
August 2024 classes

Farmhouse

Bethlehem

I am offering both of these beautiful shadowboxes for my August 2024 Creative Therapy Classes, and those attending will choose to make one or both.  All of the products I used are from Stampin' Up!, and most of these products are retired. See the charts below for the supplies and dimensions of each design.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My Shadowbox classes are full, and if you would like to attend my September 10th or 14th, 2024  classes, please RSVP with payment by August 25, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Thoughtful Wishes for a
fun fold birthday card

When I saw this card on Lisa Ann Bernard's blog, Queen B Creations, I knew I had to make one. Also, Lisa has a great video that is easy to follow.  If you would like to see her card and watch her video, please click Here, post of 9/8/2023.  

I used a retired stamp set for my letters, Sophisticated Serifs, and the Postage Stamp punch I used is retired, however, other alphabet stamps, dies or punches would work great.

Supplies I used:

• 1- 4 1/4 x 11 Coastal Cabana, scored at 5 1/4 & 10 1/2.
• 1- 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 Coastal Cabana, scored at 5 1/4.
• 2- 1 1/2 x 10 1/2 Granny Apple Green, scored at 5 1/4 & 2 5/8.
• The five pieces of 5 x 4 DSP is from Dandy Designs (on the retirement list at a reduced cost).😊 See it Here.
• I stamped the letters with Shaded Spruce ink on Basic White and cut them out with the Postage Stamp Punch and adhered each to a 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 layer of Shy Shamrock.
• Front:  Basic White is 1 1/2 x 5.  Letters from Sophisticated Serifs are stamped in Shaded Spruce and backed with a 1 5/8 x 5 piece of Shy Shamrock.  The flowers and vines behind this piece are from Thoughtful Wishes Dies, cut out with Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, and Basic White.  
• 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 August 13th or 17th Shadowbox Classes, or my September 10th & 14th classes, please click right Here for all the details and pictures of the Shadowboxes. The deadline to RSVP and pay for my Shadowbox Class is July 20, 2024.

  Timeless Charm Bundle & Unbounded Love

I do not think I am alone when I say it is confusing to keep up with current and retired products from Stampin' Up!  Some are on-line only, some are in the catalog only, and some products are in the catalog and on-line. So, I truly did not realize that the Timeless Charm Bundle was retired when I made this card. 

The good news, any stamp set with a flower would work great for this technique. 

So much fun, so little time.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Pecan Pie cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The 5 1/4 x 4 layer of Peach Pie is embossed with the Dashing Design folder.
• The flower from Timeless Charm is stamped on a 4 1/2 x 3 Basic White layer and colored with Peach Pie and Old Olive Blends.
• I sponged a 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 piece of Basic White with Calypso Coral ink and glued it to a 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 piece of Calypso Coral.  
• I used the flower die from the Timeless Charm dies to cut out the flower aligning the die over the stamped image.
• I stamped the words from Unbounded Love with Tuxedo Memento Black ink and added a Brushed Brass Butterfly.
• I added Dimensionals to this combination and adhered it to the 4 1/2 x 3 Basic White piece lining the cutout with the stamped flower.
• 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 July classes are full and if you would like more information about my August 13th or 17th Shadowbox Classes, or my September classes, please click right Here for all the details and pictures of the Shadowboxes. The deadline to RSVP and pay for my Shadowbox Classes is July 20, 2024.

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

Linda-

 So Sincere Stamp Set & Layered Florals Embossing Folder

My main focus for this card is the Layered Florals embossing folder.  So easy and works with many color combinations.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Shy Shamrock cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer of Shaded Spruce is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Soft Seafoam layer is embossed with the Layered Florals 3D folder.  Then I used a Sponge Dauber & Shaded Spruce ink to "color" the debossed side of the Soft Seafoam cardstock.
• I adhered this layer to the Shaded Spruce, and this combination to the Shy Shamrock base.
• I cut out a 2 3/4 Night of Navy circle with a Spotlight on Nature die.
• I stamped words from So Sincere in Night of Navy on Basic White and punched it out a 2 3/8" circle punch.  I added this to the Night of Navy circle with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and added all to the card front with dimensionals.
• To finish off my card, I added three Ombre Matte Decorative 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  My July classes are full and if you would like more information about my August 13th or 17th Shadowbox Classes, please click right Here. The deadline to RSVP and pay for my Shadowbox Classes is July 20, 2024.

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

Linda-

  Celebrate Independence
with Light the Sky &
Wanted to Say Dies

A quick & easy card made with Light the Sky celebrating July 4th.  This would also make a cute birthday card.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Night of Navy cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer Real Red is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White layer is stamped with Night of Navy & Real Red ink.  
• After I glued the Basic White and Real Red cardstock together, I wrapped some Silver Trim around both pieces, the adhered all to the base.
• I used some Night of Navy and Silver Glimmer Paper (retired) to cut out the word Celebrate.  I glued them together, added dimensionals and adhered them to the front of the card.
• To finish the card, I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels to each "firework".
• 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 July classes are full and if you would like more information about my August 13th or 17th Shadowbox Classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 A blast from the past for my July 2024 classes-
Peaceful Boughs Bundle

I offer Creative Card-Making classes in my home each month and starting with July I add a Christmas card as part of the array of five cards.

I used the retired Peaceful Boughs Bundle, Soft Suede and Shaded Spruce cardstock and ink for this card.

I saw Karen Ksenzakovic's card on her blog, Creative Stamping Designs, post of August 31, 2020, and I changed it a little, you know to make it my own. 

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Soft Suede cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layers of Shaded Spruce are: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; and 3 3/4 x 2.
• The layers of Very Vanilla are: 5 1/4 x 3 7/8; 3 1/8 x 3 1/8; and 3 5/8 x 1 7/8.
• Two sprigs are cut with the Beautiful Boughs dies and Soft Suede cardstock.
• 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.  These classes are full and if you would like more information about my August 13th or 17th Shadowbox Classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda-

 Cheerful Daisies & Tune In
for my July 2024 classes

The Cheerful Daisies stamps and dies are wonderful.  There must be hundreds of examples on the internet, and mine is another.

I am offering this card at my July 9th and 13th, 2024.  

If you would like to attend, see below for the deadline to register and to pre-pay.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Lost Lagoon cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer of Crumb Cake is 5 x 3 3/4.
• I stamped the 5 x 3 3/4 layer of Lemon Lolly with the same ink and the Happy Birthday stamp from Tune In.
• The 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 piece of Lighter than Air DSP is adhered to the Lemon Lolly cardstock with Multipurpose liquid glue.
• I made a flag with my amazing Stampin' Up! Paper Snips Scissors at the end of a 3 1/2 x 2 piece of Basic White and adhered it to the DSP piece with Multipurpose liquid glue.
• I added some Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon.
• I made the daisies by:
• Stamping the outline with Crushed Curry ink on Basic White cardstock.
• Stamping the solid with Lemon Lolly ink.
• Stamping the center with Early Espresso ink.
• Cut out both daisies with the Cheerful Daisies dies.
• I added the Lost Lagoon "leaves" to the back of the daisies and added both to the card front with dimensionals.
• I made a bow with some Basic White twine from the Bakers Twine Essential Pack and added it to the card with Glue Dots.
• Next, I added three self-adhesive Tinsel Gems Four-Pack.
• 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 to attend my July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 23, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Beach Day Stamps & Dies for a fun "Beach Day" card

The new Beach Day set in the Stampin' Up! 2024-25 Catalog is so fun.  I came across Ann Verillo's card on her blog, www.StampwithAnn.com, post of April 3, 2024, and decided to CASE it.  (Copy And Share Everything).  

She is very talented, and she lists all the instructions on her blog.  If you would like to make a card like this, please do not hesitate to visit her 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 July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 22, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 By Your Side Kit for fun cards

A new kit from Stampin' Up!  It is an on-line purchase, and when it becomes available you can find it HERE for just $22.00.  It is out of stock right now and hopefully will be available for sale shortly.  

My sweet friend, Wendie, made these cards and added some additional cardstock to make these "hers".

You can use this kit to make uplifting cards to send to a pet loving friend, a relative, a special someone, and more! 

Choose a dog or cat die-cut image depending on which furry friend you or your recipient loves most and complete your projects with embellishments and the stamped sentiment of your choice to create a card with the right message you want to share. 

Great for all occasions, you'll love the possibilities this kit offers! 

Kit includes:
* By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right  to crafting)
* Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* 8 printed card bases
* 8 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
* Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold, Petal Pink, Old Olive

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. 

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like to attend my July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 22, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Tune In and 
Country Woods DSP

A new set in the Stampin' Up! 2024-25 Catalog, Tune In. This was such an easy card to make, and I had much fun creating.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Smoky Slate Cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer of Misty Moonlight is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The television is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Gray Granite cardstock and cut out with the Tune In dies.
• The knobs and antenna are cut out with Silver Foil.
• The words 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like to attend my July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 22, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

   Quiet Reflection for my June 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

I am offering this card or one similar to it at both of my June Creative Therapy classes. 

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Wild Wheat Cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer of Cajun Craze is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The layer of Thoughtful Journey is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 piece of Cajun Craze is the base for the 3 x 3 piece of Basic White which is stamped with Wild Wheat ink and an image from Quiet Reflection.
• The words are stamped on a 2 7/8 x 3/4 piece of Basic White with Cajun Craze ink and 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 at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like to attend my July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 22, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

  Attention Shoppers for my June 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

This fun card is made with a new stamp set & dies, Attention Shoppers.  I am offering this card, or a similar one at my June 4th & 8th, 2024 classes.

I followed Robin Daus's video to paper piece the gift bags.  If you would like to see her video, please click Here. 

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Peach Pie Cardstock is scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layer of Granny Apple Green is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The layer of Basic White is 5 x 3 3/4 and I sponged it with Peach Pie ink and a Four-Square Decorative Mask. (Clearance rack while supplies last).
• The cart is cut out with Silver Foil, and the handle & wheels are colored with a Basic Black blend.  The party bags are stamped with black ink on Basic White and again on some Dandy Designs DSP. (Clearance rack while supplies last).  The "gift bag paper" is colored with Pumpkin Pie & Granny Apple Green blends.
• I added Peach Pie 3/8" bordered ribbon and the cart & gift bags.  
• I stamped the words on Basic White with black ink and cut it out with a Something Fancy die.
• Three Ombre Matte Decorative 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.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like to attend my July 9th & 13th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by June 22, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Crafting with You & New Stampin' Up! In-Colors

I enjoy making easy-peasy cards, because it's just that, easy-peasy, quick and so much fun. Very few products too, and that's always a plus.

Recipe:

• The 11 x 4 1/4 base of Petunia Pop Cardstock is scored at 5 1/2.  
• The layer of Basic White is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The three pieces of Unbounded Beauty DSP are 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 and adhered to the Basic White with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  I added three 1" squares to the card front and wrapped some Bakers Twine around this piece before I added it to the card base.
• The words are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Basic White and cut out with a Stylish Shapes Die and added to the card with Mini Dimensionals.
• Three Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio 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 at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like to attend my June 4th & 8th, 2024 classes, please RSVP with payment by May 11, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Magnolia Mood Bundle for my April 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

I offered this beautiful card at both of my April Creative Therapy Card Classes.  I combined the design with the retiring Poetic Expressions DSP, and the results are wonderful.

If you are interested in attending my June 4th or 8th classes, please see below for details.

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 bases of Bubble Bath are scored at 4 1/4.  
• The layers of Wild Wheat are 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 layers of Basic White are embossed with the Distressed Tile and the Timeworn Type folders.
• The two pieces of Poetic Expressions DSP are 5 x 2.
• The flower is cut out with Basic White.
• The top flower is stamped with Basic Black on Basic White and colored with Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen.
• The words are stamped with Wild Wheat ink on Basic White and trimmed with my amazing Paper Snips.
• Three Tinsel Gems are added for interest.
• 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 to attend my Fun Throwback June 4th & 8th, 2024 classes, you must RSVP with payment by May 11, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-

 Stamped with Love, Crafting with You & Be Mine DSP for my April 2024 Creative Therapy Classes

Love how this turned out.  It was a hit at my class this past Tuesday. 

Recipe:

• The 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 base of Sweet Sorbet is scored at 4 1/4.  Set aside.
• The layer of Basic Black is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The two pieces of the Bee Mine DSP is are 5 x 2.
• The checked ribbon is wrapped around the Basic Black, and this combination is added to the base.
• The 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 piece of Sweet Sorbet is the base for the 4 x 2 1/2 piece of Basic White that is stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink and the little heart from the Stamped with Love set.
• The mailbox is stamped with black ink on Daffodil Delight cardstock and cut out with my amazing Paper Snips.
• I stamped the mailbox a second time on Basic White focusing on the little envelope.  I cut it out and added it to the mailbox front.
• I stamped the envelope/pen on Basic White, cut it out, colored the pen with a Daffodil Delight marker, and 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 2024 Spring 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 Fun Throwback May 21st or 25th, 2024 class, you must RSVP with payment by April 11, 2024.  Should you want more information on my kits-to-go, 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-