Hold On To Hope
for my
March 2018 classes

I am offering this lovely card at all of my March 6, March 8,  and March 10, 2018  classes.  (Click on any one of the dates for more information).  I'm excited to share this wonderful stamp set and coordinating dies.  

I used Fresh Fig to make my sample for class, then I discovered, almost any color of cardstock will work with this design and theme.  I especially like this card, because it uses very few products.  Bonus there, right!!

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Fresh Fig, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Whisper White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Fresh Florals DSP layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and adhered to the Whisper White layer with Tombow snail adhesive.
• The largest Whisper White layer for my focal point is 3 3/4 x 2 7/8, then the Fresh Fig layer is 3 5/8 x 2 3/4, and the Whisper White piece on which I stamped my cross, and borders in Fresh Fig ink is 3 1/2 x 2 5/8.  
• The silver cross is cut from a 3 x 2 piece of Silver Foil, and glued over my stamped cross with a Fine-Tip glue pen.
• The God is Love banner is stamped with Fresh Fig ink on a scrap of 3 x 1 piece of Whisper White and cut out with the Cross of Hope Framelits Dies.  I glued it to my card with dimensionals.    
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

How rich is God's grace, which he has given to us so fully and freely.  Ephesians 1:7-8

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

~Linda

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Paper Piecing with You've Got Style &

Five for All

You've Got Style is a darling and funny set of seven stamps, and you can find it on page 47 of the 2017-18 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I had a lot of fun putting this card together.

Recipe:

• The base is a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Emerald Envy, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Peekaboo Peach layer is 5 1/4 x and is dry embossed with the Cable Knit Embossing Folder.
• The 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 piece of Naturally Eclectic DSP is adhered to the Peekaboo Peach layer with Tombow liquid glue.
• My focal point is a 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 piece of Whisper White, and my sweet lady is stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.   
• The Emerald Envy piece under the Whisper White layer is 3 5/8 x 2 5/8.  After I glued these to pieces together with snail, I put dimensionals on the back of the Emerald Envy piece to give my focal point a 3-d effect.
• I  paper pieced my lady by stamping her two times.  Once on the Whisper White, and again on a piece of the Naturally Eclectic DSP.  I then cut out her coat and part of her hat, and glued them to her with Tombow liquid glue.  I colored her drink, earrings and shoes with Stampin' Write Markers.  I used a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to give her "fur" some sparkle.
• The present is from the Birthday Delivery stamp set.  I stamped it on Whisper White, colored it with my Stampin' Write Markers, cut it out with my fantastic Paper Snips, and glued it to her hand with a dimensional.
• The Happy Birthday! came from Five for All, and I stamped it with Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Whisper White.  I cut the ends with my Paper Snips, as well as the Emerald Envy under it.  I used dimensionals to glue this combination to the card.
• I stamped the inside with words from the Five for All  stamp set and Tuxedo Memento Black ink.  
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

What is desired in a man is kindness. Proverbs 19:22

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

~Linda

Celebrate You Thinlits Dies, and the Sliding Door Framelits Dies

I saw the card on the top of this post on Mary Fish's blog, Stampin' Pretty, and I decided to make my own version, and had fun in the process. You can see Mary's card Here post of January 13, 2018.

The second card utilizes the free Bubbles & Fizz DSP you can get for free during Sale-a-Bration with a $50.00 purchase.  Free is wonderful, right?  Hurry though, the sale ends March 31, 2018.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  pieces of Melon Mambo or Lemon Lime Twist scored at 4 1/4. 
• The 5 1/4 x 4 layers are Whisper White or Calypso Coral.
• The Bubbles & Fizz or Petal Passion DSP layers are 5 x 3 3/4.
• The Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper (under the cutouts is 3 3/4 x 2 3/4.  I glued the glimmer paper to my DSP with Tombow liquid glue.
• The centers of the 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 pieces of either Bermuda Bay or Melon Mambo are cut out with one of the Sliding Door Dies.  I used dimensionals on the back of these frames to adhere to my glimmer paper.
• The word Celebrate is cut out with Melon Mambo cardstock, or Bubbles & Fizz DSP.  The word You is cut out with Basic Black or Calypso Coral cardstock.  I put the new Mini Dimensionals behind the word cutouts, because I have found that any other kind of adhesive does not adhere to glimmer paper. 
• The bow is made with black bakers twine, or the free Sale-a-Bration Calypso Coral ribbon.
• I used a stamp from Birthday Blooms for the inside sentiment. 
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

Above all, be careful what you think, because your thoughts control your life.  Proverbs 4:23

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

~Linda

Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set,

True Gentleman DSP & Pick a Pattern DSP

This fun sketch can be used for many stamp sets, so when I saw LeeAnn Greff's card on her blog, I decided I would add a layer or two, of course, you know, to make it my own.  You can see her card Here, post of February 7, 2018.

Recipe:

• The bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  pieces of either Chocolate Chip or Basic Black, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Very Vanilla layer and the Crushed Curry layer is 5 1/4 x 4. The Crushed Curry layer is dry embossed with the Oh My Stars EF.  
• The Tranquil Tide layer is 5 x 3 3/4 and is dry embossed with one of the Petal Pair embossing folders. (top card).
• The DSP is 2 x 3 5/8 and 1 1/2 x 5 1/8.  The flags are punched out with the Banner Triple Punch.
• The 4 x 3 layer of either Night of Navy or Bermuda Bay are the bases under the 3 7/8 x 2 7/8  pieces of either Very Vanilla or Whisper White.
• The bows and confetti are stamped with Night of Navy and Tranquil Tide (top card), and Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry (bottom card)
• The words are stamped in Chocolate Chip (top card), and Tuxedo Black Memento.
• For the top card, I stamped a third bow, cut it out with my Paper Snips, and glued it to my card with Mini Dimensionals, 
• For the bottom card, I added three Basic Jewels.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!  

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.  Be completely humble and gentle.  Ephesians 4:1-2

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

~Linda

Party Pandas,

One Big Meaning and

Lots of Love

 

Party Pandas is a cute stamp set you can earn for free with any SU purchase of $50.00 or more.  I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from Judy May's blog, and you can see her card Here, post of January 31, 2018.  In my card making world, I believe that to CASE another's design is the highest form of compliment, and thank you, Judy, for sharing.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Pacific Point scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Lemon Lime Twist layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The message on the 5 x 3 3/4 layer of Whisper White is stamped with Pacific Point ink before I dry embossed it with the Scattered Sequins EF.  
• I used a 1 1/2" circle punch for the 3 circle holes.  I stamped the pandas with Black Archival ink on Whisper White cardstock, and cut them out with my Paper Snips.  The bears are glued behind the holes before I glued the base layer to my card.  After I glued my base layer to my card, I used a mini-dimensional behind their little heads and the balloon.  
• I used my paper snips to cut flags in my 1/2 x 1 pieces of Tutti Fruiti and Birthday Memories DSP and glued them to the card with Tombow Liquid Glue.  The bow is made with Bakers Twine.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!  

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.   Proverbs 9:10

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

~Linda

Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts

I received this card from my very creative friend, Michelle Wallace, and wanted to share the stamp set, Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts.  This is a "sweet" set (get it, sweet!) in the 2018 Occasions Catalog by Stampin' Up!  This set will be available for purchase until May 31, 2018, as well as the embossing folder Michelle used to make this card. 

I especially like sets that meets my requirements-and this set says "Yes, you can make cards for seven different occasions, so please buy me".  At least that is what I tell my husband.😉

Recipe:

• The base is a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Calypso Coral, scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Whisper White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Chocolate Chip layer is 5 x 3 3/4, and is dry embossed with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder. 
• The 4 x 3 Calypso Coral rectangle layer is the base under the 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 piece of Whisper White.
• The cart is stamped on Whisper White with Early Espresso ink, and colored with Watercolor pencils and a Blender Pen, and cut out with one of the Layering Oval Framelits.
• Linen Thread is wrapped around the above combination before all is glued to the card front.
• The words are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Whisper White and glued to a 1 x 3 piece of Calypso Coral.  The tails are cut with Paper Snips.  (did I mention the best scissors, ever!!) 
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!

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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.  

Let your gentleness be known to everyone.  Philippians 4:5

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

~Linda

Hold onto Hope &

Cross of Hope Framelits Dies

Hold onto Hope is such a beautiful set, and it coordinates so well with the Cross of Hope Framelilts Dies.  I have used this set and the dies many times, for occasions like thinking of you, sympathy, get well, and hey, it's not even Easter yet.

Recipe:

• The base is an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2  piece of Rich Razzleberry scored at 4 1/4. 
• The Whisper White layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Old Olive strips are: 2 @ 1 x 4 1/4 and 2 @ 1 x 3.
• The Sweet Soiree' DSP strips are: 2 @ 7/8 x 4 1/8 and 2 @ 7/8 x 2 7/8.
• The white space on which I stamped my cross in Rich Razzleberry ink is 2 x 3 1/4.  You probably didn't need to know that info, just thought I'd throw that in.😊
• I cut out the cross with Silver Foil and glued it over my stamped cross with a Fine-Tip Glue pen.
• The banner is stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink on Whisper White cardstock, and the butterfly is stamped with Daffodil Delight ink on Whisper White cardstock, and both are cut out with dies from the Cross of Hope Framelits. They are both glued to the card with dimensionals.
• Don't forget to decorate your envelope.
• All done!!!  

If you have any questions about this card, or the technique, 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 2017-18 catalog right here on my blog.

The Prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.  James 5:16.

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