Napkin Art

I will never look at napkins the same way again, no sirree.  Napkins are not just for parties, or to dab stray crumbs from your mouth, they are works of art for beautiful cards.   You can make a napkin card in just a few minutes with very little supplies.  Basically you glue the napkin to a piece of neutral card stock, trim, and glue to your base, it's that easy. To see how-to, informative videos, visit YouTube and search Napkin Technique.

I bought a couple of packages of napkins from The Dollar Tree and I must say, I certainly got my monies worth.  I made these two cards with a little cardstock, a few punches, and a couple of word stamps.  Fun, fun, fun.

My wonderful club members are going to make these cards at our meeting on May 22nd, and I'm excited to show them how easy this technique is.  If you are not a member of my Hostess club and would like to attend our meeting and make these cards for free, please let me know.  I welcome "drop-in's", and your only requirement is to place a personal order of at least $25.00 (before shipping).  Also, you would have the opportunity to experience Hostess club, see how much fun we have, and maybe you would like to join us as a member.

Supplies:  Stamps:  Petite Pairs, and a retired set, Sincere Salutations;  Paper:  Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey (SU's new in-color), Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla; Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Punches-Ex-Large Oval, Scalloped Oval, Large Oval, Heat Tool, Heat & Stick powder, Iridescent Ice, Daffodil Delight 1/8" ribbon, Hello Honey 3/8" stitched satin ribbon, sticky sheets, iron, saran wrap, dimensionals.

I hold adult classes month, and if you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my June 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

"Even as he spoke, many believed in him.  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples."  John 8 30-31

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Cycle Celebration Happy Birthday

The Owl Builder and Two-step Bird punches from Stampin' Up! are so much fun, and I find myself not using them as much as I would like to.  So here is a sample of a card I made using both of the punches and more.  

Recipe:  Stamps:  Just Sayin', Cycle Celebration;  Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White card stock and Watercolor Wonder dsp (available until June 1, 2014);  Ink:  Island Indigo classic stamp pad, and Early Espresso marker;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots embossing folder, Word Bubbles Framelits, 2 3/8" scalloped circle, 2" circle, Owl Builder, and Two-Step Bird punches, dimensionals.

I hold adult classes each month, and a bi-monthly Kids Camp.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my May 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

"The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation;  This is my God, and I will praise Him".   Exodus 15:2

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Geometrical, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Shaving Cream Technique

My April Hostess chose the Shaving Cream technique for her club members and I must say, making a card using shaving cream is fun, fun, fun.  There are many videos on YouTube that shows how to do this technique, and the bottom line, it's easier than you might think. *Some of the supplies used to make these cards will be retiring June 1, 2014.

Recipe:  
Card on Left above--Stamps:  Geometrical, *Spiral Spins, ;  Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, and Daffodil Delight card stock, and *Polka Dots DSP,  Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight and Craft White reinkers, Coastal Cabana classic stamp pad;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Styrofoam Plate, Foam Shaving Cream, paper towels, dimensionals.

Card on right above--Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes;  Paper:  Whisper White. Tangerine Tango card stock and *Watercolor Wonder DSP;  Ink: Tangerine Tango, Crisp Cantaloupe and Calypso Coral reinkers, Chocolate Chip classic inkpad;  Accessories:  Big Shot, *Bigz Butterfly die, *Crisp Cantaloupe stretch ruffled ribbon, Basic Pearls, Styrofoam Plate, Foam Shaving Cream, paper towels, dimensionals.

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 32:1

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Happy Watercolor and Watercolor Wonder DSP

I had the honor of attending SU's Red Carpet Premier in Raleigh, NC and I am now the proud owner of SU's 2014-15 catalog.  Just wait until you see their new In-Colors, papers and stamp sets.   Everything is gorgeous, and when you see the catalog, I know you'll say the same.

Two of my favorites from the Spring Mini catalog is the Happy Watercolor stamp set and the Watercolor Wonder dsp.  I am going to be sad to see them go on June 1, 2014. Though I used this very versatile set and paper for my April classes, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to use them again for my May 2014 classes.

Recipe:  Stamps:  Happy Watercolor, Petite Pairs;  Paper:  Whisper White, Calypso Coral card stock, and Watercolor Wonder DSP;  Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar and Crisp Cantaloupe; Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Framelits, Square Lattice embossing folder, Banner Punch, Gold Foil, dimensionals.

I hold adult classes each month, and a bi-monthly Kids Camp.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my May 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

You, Lord are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Peachy Keen

I am looking forward to my May 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 14th, 2014 classes so I can share this fun card, made with SU's Peachy Keen stamp set.  You can find it on Page 18 of the Spring Mini catalog, and is available until June 1, 2014.

Recipe:  Stamps:  Peachy Keen, Bring on the Cake;  Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay card stock and Kalidscope DSP;  Ink:  Crushed Curry and Strawberry Slush classic, and Black Stazon;  Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits Die, Silver Glimmer Paper,  Basic Jewels, Dimensionals

I hold adult classes each month, and a bi-monthly Kids Camp.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my April 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

I will praise the Lord all my life;  I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.  Psalm 146: 2

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Flower Garden Embossing Folder

I am so glad I purchased SU's new White Chalk Marker. (Item #132333, $3.50)   It is wonderful for coloring and hi-lighting on both dark and light card stock.  I have since purchased three more to have available for this card, which I am going to offer in my May 3, 6, 8 and 14th classes. 

Recipe:  Stamps:  Express Yourself;  Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Rose Red;  Ink: Black Stazon, and Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight markers, Chalk Marker (item #132333);  Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Decorative Label Punch. Sponges.  (Both the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the Flower Garden Embossing Folders are retiring May 31, 2014.)  

I hold adult classes each month, and a bi-monthly Kids Camp.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my April 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.  Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult.  Repay evil with blessings, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessings.  1 Peter 3:8-9

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda

Hexagon Hive Thinlit and Sponged Background

I wanted to use the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (DSP) from Stampin' Up! with the Hexagon Hive Thinlit to make this card, because, I have become a DSP addict.  Well, I have four packs of this beautiful paper, and even so, could not decide which design to use, so I decided to make my own background.  Yep, made my own background using Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry and Tangerine Tango classic ink pads, sponges and sponge daubers.  So easy, just start with your lightest color ink and sponge the color in circular motions until you have the effect you want.  I can't wait to share this design with my ladies who are attending my May 3rd, 6th, 8th and 14th classes.  

The two cards are the same, except for the placement of the Floral Fusion flowers.  By-the-way, the Floral Fusion and Little Leaves Sizzlits are a bargain at just $5.50 each.  Both of these sizzlits are retiring, and you can get them with FREE shipping from April 21-25, 2014, by visiting my SU store Here, and search Floral Fusion Sizzlit or Little Leaves Sizzlit.

Recipe:  Stamps:  Express Yourself, Teeny Tiny Wishes;  Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Tangerine Tango card stock;  Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry and Tangerine Tango classic;  Accessories: Big Shot, Hexagon Hive Thinlit, Floral Fusion Sizzlit, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

I hold adult classes each month, and a bi-monthly Kids Camp.  If you live near my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253 and would like to attend any of my classes, please let me know.  Check out my April 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies to make this card, please feel free to contact me directly, or order from my Stampin Up! website found Here

No one has ever seen God, but if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is made perfect in us.  1 John 4:11

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day,

~Linda