Best Badge Bundle

I like to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) cards from SU's catalog.  Why you ask, or maybe you are not asking why, and I guess I'm going to tell you anyway!! Because it's fun, it's easy, I don't have to think much (and that's a really good thing), and the designing has been done by one of the very talented SU staff.  How much easier can it get, right?

What I did do, is add another layer, and changed the background dsp, and used an embossing folder. Sure am liking "my" new creation.

Both the stamp set and the punch will be in the new 2017-18 catalog, just not as a 10% bundle savings.  The card stock colors I used (except for the Whisper White) is retiring May 31, 2017, however, any combination of colors would work.

Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Tip Top Taupe, scored at 5 1/2.  
• The Whisper White layer is 5 1/4 x 4, and I dry embossed it with Sparkle embossing folder, (carried over).
• The 2 x 5 1/4 piece of DSP is from the 2015-17 In-Color paper stack.
• The Watermelon Wonder piece is 4 x 3, and the Mint Macaron piece is 3 7/8 x 2 7/8.  
• I stamped the birdcage on Whisper White with Memento Tuxedo ink, then punched it out with the Best Badge punch.  I also used the punch on the Mint Macaron to make a window.  I glued the stamped birdcage to the Watermelon Wonder card stock, and put dimensionals on the back of the Mint before placing it over the birdcage.
• I stamped the words on Watermelon Wonder with Black Archival ink, and punched the piece out with the Duet Banner punch, (carried over).  I popped this piece up with dimensionals, as well.
• I slipped the Linen Thread through the top of the bird cage and made a bow.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done, easy, peasy!!!

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

My salvation and honor depend on God. Psalm 62:7

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

~Linda

Everyday Hero 
and Balloon Adventures

Isn't this just the cutest card?  Well, I like it.😊😊😊.   Just look at Junior Wonder Woman conquering the world.  
Both of these sets are in the 2017 Occasions Mini, and are available until May 31, 2017, or while supplies last.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Wisteria Wonder, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Basic Black Layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• I stamped the city with Black Archival ink on Smoky Slate cardstock, and cut it out with my Paper Snips.
• I stamped Wonder Woman with Black Archival ink on Whisper White cardstock and used my markers to color her.  I cut her out and popped her up with dimensionals. 
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done, easy, peasy!!!

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

When a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.  Proverbs 16:7

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

~Linda

Eastern Palace 
Premier Bundle

Last night my trusty assistant, Michelle Wallace, and I had fun playing with the new Eastern Palace Bundle from the 2017-18 SU Catalog, and this is the result of "two great minds thinking alike".  
This card uses the cardstock, DSP, Thinlits, and the tassels from the Eastern Palace Bundle, and it's a definite WOW, wouldn't you agree?
The bundle price is available only until May 31, 2017, and yes, all of these products will be in the new 2017-18 catalog, however; everything will be individually priced.  So if you want to save moo-laa, now would be the time to make your purchase.  To place your order and save $31.25, click right here

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Dapper Denim, scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the layer of Bermuda Bay is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The DSP is 3 3/4 x 1.
• The larger design is cut using the Big Shot and SU Gold Foil paper.
• The flower on top of the foil cutout is Bermuda Bay cardstock, stamped with Dapper Denim ink (top card), and the bottom card is Fresh Fig cardstock, stamped with Dapper Denim ink.
• The little design on top of the flower is made with the Tree Builder punch and gold foil paper.
• Dapper Denim ink is used for the words and little designs around the foil.
• All done, and don't forget to decorate your envelope.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope your day is so totally awesome that yesterday gets jealous!!!

~Linda

Beautiful You and 
Fresh Fig Cardstock 

I seem to be finding lots of ways to use the stamp set, Beautiful You.  So glad SU is carrying this stamp set over to the new 2017-18 catalog.
I saw this sketch on Wanda Pettijohn's blog, Starlight Stamper, and decided CASE it, well, kinda, sorta.  You can see her card Here, post of 4/18/17.
I used our new Fresh Fig cardstock as the base, and also used the coordinating Fresh Fig classic ink for the words and for the dress.  I used one of the stamps from the set to "color" the dress on the left card, and the card on the right was colored with the ink pad and a blender pen.

The Lovely Lace embossing folder, the beautiful doilies, the Mint Macaron card stock and the Blooms & Bliss dsp are all retiring May 31, 2017.  All four of these supplies are available while supplies last. Just sayin'.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Fresh Fig, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Blushing Bride layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Mint Macaron card stock is 5 1/4 x 2.
• The Blooms & Bliss dsp layer is 5 1/4 x 1 3/4.
• The ovals are cut with the Big Shot and the Layering Oval Framelits dies.
• The ladies are stamped with Archival ink.
• The words are stamped with Fresh Fig ink.
• All done, and don't forget to decorate your envelope.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

The word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.  Psalm 33:4

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope your day is so totally awesome that yesterday gets jealous!!!

~Linda

Affectionately Yours Speciality DSP and Detailed Dragonfly Thinblits Dies

It is so sad the Affectionately Yours Speciality Paper is retiring on May 31, 2017.  It is so gorgeous.  When I combined my SU Copper Foil with the DSP, the card actually talked to me and said, "WOW I'm gorgeous!!!".  Whoever heard of talking cardstock, right???
So glad though, that the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits dies are going to be in the new 2017-18 catalog.  

I am offering this card in all of my May 2, May 4, and May 6, 2017 classes.  When you come to class to make this card, your kit will include a set of two dragonflies, the paper all cut, and ready for you to design your own masterpiece.  What could be easier than that? Yeah!!!

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Crumb Cake, scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the layer of Night of Navy is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The next layer of Crumb Cake is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The DSP is 5 x 1 3/4, and the Copper strip is 5 x 1/2.
• The words are from Flourishing Phrases and stamped with Night of Navy ink.
• All done, and don't forget to decorate your envelope.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

The word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.  Psalm 33:4

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope your day is so totally awesome that yesterday gets jealous!!!

~Linda

Water Color Wings & Fun Foam for my April 2017 Hostess Club Project

I like to offer fun and interesting techniques for all of my Hostess Club Ladies to experience, and I thought this would meet the criteria.  They are going to make their own stamps with fun foam.  

This technique has been around in the stamping world for a while, and Patty Bennett has very detailed instructions and a beautiful card (which I kinda-sorta CASEd) Here.  I did change up the colors, you know, to make it my own.

If you live near me in Graham, NC, and would like to visit my Hostess Club as a guest, please let me know. We meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the 4th Thursday evening of every month.

Recipe:

• The base is a 11 x 4 1/4 piece of Bermuda Bay, scored at 5 1/2.  
• The layer of Delightful Dijon is 5 3/8 x 4 1/8.
• The layer of Basic Black is 5 1/8 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 7/8.
• The butterfly is stamped with Delightful Dijon and Cajun Craze on Very Vanilla and cut out with the Bold Butterflies Framelits Dies.
• The layer over the stamped butterfly is cut out with the Butterflies Thinlits Dies and Basic Black cardstock.
• The fun foam butterfly background is stamped with Bermuda Bay ink.
• The words are from Oh So Succulent (retiring 5/31/17), and stamped with Tuxedo black ink.
• All done, and don't forget to decorate your envelope.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.  Psalm 37:7

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope your day is so totally awesome that yesterday gets jealous!!!

~Linda

A World of Thanks for my May 2017 classes

I admit I have not used this background stamp even though I just had to have it for a card way back when it was introduced in the catalog. Wondering if anyone else has stamp sets they have not used?????   

For this card the stamp set, A World of Thanks, the Botanical Builder, and the Hello You framelits are all retiring May 31, 2017.  All three of these supplies are available while supplies last. Just sayin'.

I am offering this card in all of my May 2, May 4, and May 6, 2017 classes.  When you come to class to make this card, your kit will include the flowers, and the "thanks", the paper all cut, and ready for you to design your own masterpiece.  What could be easier than that? Yeah!!!

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Pear Pizzazz, scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Soft Sky layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The flower is cut out with Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky and Whisper White using the Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, on sale for 50% off the regular price of $33.00, only $16.50.  
• The image is stamped with Soft Sky ink.
• The "Thanks" is cut out with Island Indigo and the Hello You Thinlits Dies (retiring), and I used a Fine Tip glue pen to adhere it to the card.
• All done, and don't forget to decorate your envelope.

If you have any questions, please let me know. 

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.  For details, see my class schedule right here on my blog, or on my Stampin' Up! website found Here.

If you would like to place an order, head on over to my Stampin' Up! website Here, and click on the "shop now" tab, or click on the 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you.  Just obey the commands of the Lord your God.  Deuteronomy 4:2

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope your day is so totally awesome that yesterday gets jealous!!!

~Linda