Special Birthday Card for a Special Friend

I made this 5 x 7 card for a special friend for her 90th birthday.  See below for all the details.

Recipe:

• The base of Thick Basic White cardstock is 10 x 7 and scored at 5.  
• The Gold Foil layer is 6 3/4 x 4 3/4.
• The next Basic White layer is 6 1/2 x 4 1/2.
• The words from Playing in the Rain, are stamped with Versamark, sprinkled with Gold Embossing Powder and heat embossed.
• I adhered a small piece of Gold Foil to a piece of a Foam Adhesive Sheet.  I cut out the numbers 90 from the Playful Alphabet Dies and added them to the card.  
• I used the dies from Poppy Moments, Basic White card stock, Vellum, and Gold Foil to make the flowers and stems. I also added a sprig from Poinsettia Petals. I adhered them to the card with a combination of liquid glue, dimensionals and glue dots.
• All done and remember to decorate your envelope.

I hold monthly adult card-making classes in my home at 555 Williamsdale Road, Graham, NC 27253.  If you would like information about my December 9th, 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

Beautiful Thistle, Autumn Leaves, & Gorgeous Leaves for my November 2025 Classes

This beautiful card is made using three stamp sets, and some beautiful colors. (Yes, I do use many retired supplies). 

I offered this card to all my ladies at both of my Creative Cardmaking Classes November 4th & 8th, 2025.

Recipe:

• The base of Blackberry Bliss cardstock is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Lost Lagoon layer is 5 1/4 x 4 1/4.
• The Gold Foil layer is 5 1/8 x 4
• The Very Vanilla layer is 5 x 3 7/8.  The images from Gorgeous Leaves are stamped with Blackberry Bliss & Lost Lagoon inks.
• The gold sprigs are cut out from the Autumn Leaves dies.
• The Blackberry Bliss oval is 2 3/4 x 2.  The Lost Lagoon oval is 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, and the Very Vanilla oval is 2 3/8 x 1 5/8.  I cut them out with my Brother Scan & Cut machine.  Of course, any oval punches or dies will work, or any shape you prefer. 
• The words from Beautiful Thistle are stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink.
• The retired Blackberry Bliss & Gold ribbon is from the 2024 Holiday Mini (#164039).  I added it with two glue 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.  If you would like information about my December 9th, 2025, class, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

 Peace on Earth 

I am offering this card at both of my November 2025 Creative Therapy card classes.  As usual, I am excited to share. 

Recipe:

• The base of Crumb Cake cardstock is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Secret Sea layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Peaceful Garden DSP pieces are 5 x 3 3/4, and 3 3/4 x 3/4.
• I adhered the Peaceful Garden DSP pieces to the Secret Sea, then wrapped some retired Braided Linen (#147808) around these pieces three times, then adhered this combination to the Crumb Cake base.  The bow is made with some retired Flowers for Every Season Thread (was a pack of 3).
• The Misty Moonlight cut out is the base for the Basic White cutout.  These two pieces are adhered together and added to the card front with dimesionals.
• The words are stamped in Secret Sea ink.
• The dove is cut out with Crumb Cake cardstock.
• I added three Rustic Metallic 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.  If you would like information about my December 9th 2025 class, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

 Sweet Jar

I saw Jennifer Cotton's Sweet Jar card on her blog-The Stamp Therapist-post of June 12, 2025, and you can see her card Here.  She has a video as well.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Recipe:

• The base of Gorgeous Grape cardstock is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The 5 1/4 x 4 layer of Basic White is embossed with the retired Crosshatch folder, and I sponged it with some Highland Heather ink.
• The white circle is cut from the largest of the Stylish Shapes Dies, and is the base for the Fresh Freesia, which is cut from a Deckled Circle die.
• The jar is stamped with black ink on white cardstock, and the candles are stamped with black, and Gorgeous Grape ink.  I punched the stamped jar with the Sweet Jar Punch.  The lid is punched with Silver Foil.  Both of these are added to the Fresh Freesia circle with dimensionals.
• The four tags are cut out from some Floral Impressions DSP, Gorgeous Grape, Night of Navy, and Basic White cardstock, and the Stylish Shapes Dies.  The words are stamped with the Posted for You stamp set and Gorgeous Grape ink.
• I made a bow from Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon (#154572) and added it to the card with glue 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.  If you would like information about my November 4th & 8th 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

  Coneflower Celebrations Bundle

The Coneflower Celebrations Bundle is a great addition to any crafters inventory. 

Recipe:

• The base of Granny Apple cardstock is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The Pumpkin Pie layer is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The 5 x 3 3/4 Basic White is sponged with a Blending Brush, Peach Pie ink, and a mask from the Artistic Mix Decorative Mask pack. (retired)
• The Pumpkin Pie Coneflower is stamped with Peach Pie ink. The next Coneflower layers are cut out with Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, and Pecan Pie cardstock. The Daffodil Delight layer is sponged with Peach Pie ink.  
• The words from Unbounded Love are stamped in 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 information about my November 4th & 8th, 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

Gallery Blooms

New and not so new Stampin' Up! products are used to make this beautiful card. See below for the dimensions and products.

Recipe:

• The base of Basic Black cardstock is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 layer of Basic White is cut out with a die gifted to me and purchased from, of all places, Amazon. They are called Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangle Framed Dies.
• The next 5 1/2 x 4 and 5 x 3 1/2 pieces of Basic White are cut out with the Rectangle Stitched Dies.
• The 4 x 2 3/4 piece of Basic Black is embossed with the Damask Designs folder.
• The 4 x 2 1/2 Basic White is cut out with a Textured Notes Die, and I added it to the card with dimensionals.
• The flowers from Gallery Blooms, are stamped with black ink on Basic White, colored with blends and cut out with the coordinating dies.
• The leaves behind the flowers are cut out with Granny Apple Green and the Gallery Blooms dies.
• The words, from Unbounded Love, 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 information about my November 4th & 8th 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda

 Impressions Abloom

Garden Green Cardstock & Ink, Strawberry Slush Cardstock & Ink, Basic White Cardstock, Pecan Pie Ink, Floral Impressions DSP, Everyday Arches Dies, White Satin Ribbon, Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems

Darling Duckling, Garden Green & Pecan Pie Cardstock & Ink, Basic White Cardstock, Floral Impressions DSP, Everyday Arches Dies, Darling Duckling Ribbon, Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins (#163484)

Old Olive & Night of Navy Cardstock & ink, Cloud Cover & Basic White Cardstock, Berry Burst & Pecan Pie Ink, Floral Impressions DSP, Everyday Arches Dies, Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (#160581), Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins (#163484)

Night of Navy & Berry Burst Cardstock & Ink, Garden Green, Fresh Freesia & Basic White Cardstock, Pecan Pie Ink, Floral Impressions DSP, Everyday Arches Dies, Berry Burst Ribbon (retired), Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins (#163484)

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I had lots of fun designing these cards, and they ended up being pretty easy to put together.  

Recipe:

• The bases of each card is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.  
• The second layers are 5 1/4 x 4, and I stamped the flowers with the coordinating inks.
• The DSP is 4 x 1 1/4, and I cut each piece at an angle.  I added these pieces to the card with liquid glue.
• I wrapped the ribbon around the front and glued it to the back before adhering this combination to the card base.
• I used the 4th from the smallest Everyday Arches Die to cut my Basic White Arch and stamped the words with coordinating inks. I added this piece to the card with liquid glue.
• The stem on the left of the DSP is cut from the Impressions Abloom dies and added to the card with liquid glue.
• The flowers are made by stamping with coordinating inks on Basic White and cutting them out with the Impressions Abloom dies.
• To finish off the card, I added three beautiful bling.
• 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 November 4th& 8th 2025 classes, please click right Here. 

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

Linda