August 2014 Hostess Club Projects

My August 2014 Hostess is Sharon, and she has requested projects using SU's Bigz Bow Die, and of course, I aim to please.  These are the projects I am offering to my 10 wonderful, and very supportive hostess club ladies.

The bag is made from a 10" x 7 1/2" piece of card stock, scored at 1/2, 1 1/4, 2, 5 1/4, 6, and 6 3/4 on the 10" side, turn and and score at 1 1/2 on the 7 1/2" side.  I decorated it with the Festive Flurry's stamp set and I used the matching framelits.  If you would like to purchase the stamp set with the matching framelits, you need to hurry because they are officially retiring midnight on August 27, 2014.

Recipe:  I have listed all the supplies to make both projects below. Just click on the item you want and it will take you to my ordering page, or please feel free to contact me directly.

I hold adult classes each month.  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 September 2014 class schedule right here on my blog, or on my SU website found Here

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  Proverbs 18:21

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

~Linda

Festive Flurry Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$39.95

Festive Flurry Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Festive Flurry Framelits Dies

$24.95

Festive Flurry Wood-Mount Bundle

$54.95

Festive Flurry Clear-Mount Bundle

$46.95

Gift Bow Bigz L Die

$32.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Metallic Silver Encore Pad

$9.95

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$2.95

Silver Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Sponge Daubers

$4.95

Vintage Faceted Buttons

$5.95

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Champagne Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

$2.95

1-3/4" Circle Punch

$16.95

1-1/4" Circle Punch

$15.95

Gold Baker's Twine

$3.50

Bone Folder

$6.95

Paper Snips Scissors

$9.95

Simply Scored

$29.95

Glue Dots

$4.95

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$3.95

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Wetlands and Moonlight Designer Paper Pack

My friend, and SU downline, Kitty Collier, showed me this card and I said "I just have to offer this one in my August 2014 classes.  I like the Blackberry Bliss card stock, and when coupled with SU's new Moonlight DSP pack, it is gorgeous.  You can make this card anything you want it to be, and I found Thinking of You covers just about any occasion.

Recipe:  

Stamps: Wetlands;
Paper:  Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight DSP
Ink:  Blackberry Bliss;  
Accessories:   Label Bracket punch, Tea Lace Doilies, Basic Pearls, White bakers Twine, Blendabilities, Dimensionals

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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, or click on any of the products below to place your order.

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.  Romans 14:8

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

~Linda

Wetlands Wood Stamp Set

$21.95

Wetlands Clear Stamp Set

$16.95

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Label Bracket Punch

$15.95

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$2.95

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

$2.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Bone Folder

$6.95

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Fun Frames Embossing Folder and Lullaby DSP

My friend, and very talented stamper, Sande Parcell, showed me a card she made using this sketch and SU's new Fun Frames Textured Embossing Folder.  I thought it would be great for my August 2014 classes.  Of course, I had to make it my own by changing the colors, and there you have it, my latest offering for my August 2014 classes.

Recipe:  

Stamps: Trust God;
Paper:  Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Lullaby DSP 
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar;  
Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots, and Fun Frames Embossing Folders, dimensionals.

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; He adorns the humble with victory.  Psalm 149:4

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

~Linda

Merry Christmas in August

Another offering for my August 2014 classes.  I got to thinking, it's probably not to early to start Christmas cards, after all, we sang Joy to the World in church yesterday.  (I am sorry about the crooked bow in the picture, it looked straight when I glued it to the card). 

Looking at the bow, you might think I made it with the Bigz Bow Die, not.  I made it with my SU envelope punch board.  Yep, it makes bows too.  How about that!!!  Catherine Stewart has a great video tutorial on how to make an Easter basket and matching bow, all with the envelope punch board.  You can find her YouTube video Here.  The bow instruction is at the very end of the video, and it's worth the wait, she does a great job explaining the process. 

Recipe:  

Stamps: None;
Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Glimmer Paper 
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler;  
Accessories:  Big Shot, Embossing Folder of your choice, Envelope Punch Board, star punch, 3/4" circle, 5/8" circle, 1/2" circle, and 1/4" circle punches

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."  John 8:12

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

~Linda

Bigz Bow Die Christmas Wreath

I saw a video on how to make this wreath on Stampin' Connection, a place where Stampin' Up! demonstrators connect with each other, blog, and share.  Janet Wakeland shared how to make this wreath using the SU Bigz Bow Die.  You can find her blog  Here.  Also, if you Google her name, you will see many beautiful wreaths she has made.  This die is on sale until Monday, August 4, 2014, and at a savings of 25% off catalog price, who can resist, right? 

If you cannot find Janet's video or directions, please leave a comment below, or email me, and I will do my best to send written directions.  If I receive requests, I will offer a wreath-making technique class in September.

The die makes bows, of course, (or why would it be called a bow die), in two sizes in a jiffy.  Need a bow for a birthday present, just grab your Big Shot and your Gift Bow Bigz die, and within minutes your good-to-go.  The die can be found on Page 233 of SU's 2014-15 catalog, item # 129977, $32.95. ($24.71 until August 4, 2014).  

Recipe:  

Stamps: None;
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas DSP (it is currently on the Clearance Rack for $5.19 a pack, regularly $12.95, item #126901; 
Ink:  None;  
Accessories:  Big Shot, Bigz Bow Die, Designer Rosette Die (item #125594), Circle Framelits, Vintage Faceted Button (item #127555),Gold Metallic Bakers Twine (item #132975), some retired ribbon, Styrofoam wreath from my local craft store,and most importantly, a hot glue gun.

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.  Romans 12:12

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

~Linda

Kind Koala and the Bigz Bow Die

I am finding so many fun things to do with SU's Bigz Bow Die, and I'm lovin' it.  The idea for this cute little bag came from Angie Kennedy on her ChicnScratch blog found Here. Great video.  This little bag also show cases our new Flower Pot DSP, and the Kind Koala stamp, also new in the catalog.  This die is on sale until Monday, August 4, 2014, and at a savings of 25% off catalog price, who can resist, right?  

The die makes bows in two sizes in a jiffy.  Need a bow for a birthday present, just grab your Big Shot and your Gift Bow Bigz die, and within minutes your good-to-go.  The die can be found on Page 233 of SU's 2014-15 catalog, item # 129977, $32.95. ($24.71 until August 4, 2014).

Recipe:  

Stamps: Kind Koala, and Work of Art;
Paper:  Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Flower Pot DSP; 
Ink:  Momento Black, Crushed Curry;  
Accessories:  Big Shot, Bigz Bow Die, Mini Clothes Pin, Glue Dots and Dimensionals.

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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 love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.  Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.  Psalm 116: 1-2

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

~Linda

Gifts of Kindness Bookmark in a Card

Looks like a "regular" card at first, and when you open it, a bookmark folds out.  It is held onto the card with perforation marks.  I used my Stampin' Trimmer, the Rotary Addition, and a perforating blade to accomplish my goal of a tear off bookmark.  I saw this idea on France Martin's blog found here.  

In my August 2014 class, you will have the opportunity to make this unique card. Your kit will have everything cut and scored, and all you have to do is stamp, punch the top of your book mark with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, and put your card together.  Of course, if you would like, I will be happy to show you how I used my trimmer and the perforated blade to prepare this card for class.   

Recipe:  
Stamps: Gift of Kindness, Gorgeous Grunge;
Paper:  Whisper White, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Primrose Petals; 
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Smoky Slate;  
Accessories:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Stampin' Trimmer,  Rotary Addition, Perforating Blade, Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, and Dimensionals.

I hold adult classes each month.  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 August 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

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.  Proverbs 23:7

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

~Linda