Falling Flowers stamp set and May Flowers Framelits Dies

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this lovely card from Amy O'Neill's Blog, and you can see her card Here, post of August 21, 2016.  I do like to offer all-occasion cards at my classes, and this one is so perfect for that.

Please plan to attend my next set of Creative Paper Therapy classes on either April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017, or come to all three to make this card. All the cutting has been done for you, just stamp and color, and glue.  What can be easier, right?  

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Chocolate Chip scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the piece of Pool Party is 5 1/4 x 4.  I used the stamp from Falling Flowers and Pool Party ink to make my own background.
• I used one of the Lots of Labels Framelits and Whisper White cardstock to cut the piece on which I stamped my words with Memento Tuxedo ink. Before I glued this to my Pool Party piece, I added 1/2 of a Delicate White Doily to the back of the label piece.
• The flowers are stamped on Whisper White with Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Peekaboo Peach ink, then colored with the coordinating markers.  The leaves are Garden Green card stock, and I used the May Flowers Framelits Dies to cut out all the flowers and leaves.
• I put White Perfect Accents in the centers of the flowers. 
• 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.  

This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you:  God is light; in Him there is no darkness. I John 1:5

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

~Linda

Easter Message and Copper Foil 

I combined a piece of Copper Foil and the beautiful Easter Message stamp set to make this card, and I am offering it at all of my Creative Paper Therapy classes on April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017.  Click on anyone of these dates to see additional information.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Elegant Eggplant, scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the piece of Wisteria Wonder is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Very Vanilla layer on which I made my own background is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The foil piece is 3 1/2 x 2 1/4, and the Very Vanilla piece on which I stamped the cross is 3 3/8 x 2 1/8.
• I stamped the background and cross in Crumb Cake ink, and the words in Elegant Eggplant.
• I used a Crumb Cake marker to color the center of the cross, and punched a 1/4" circle from the Copper Foil and added it to the cross with a glue dot.
• The burlap ribbon piece at the bottom of the cross is adhered with snail, and I colored a White Perfect Accent with a Sharpe.
• 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. 

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37

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

~Linda

Marquee Messages

Another fun card designed by Dorriea Murphy. She offered this beautiful card at our last Shoe Box Swap (SBS) on March 18, 2017, and I was so pleased to have had the pleasure of making it. This set of 16 photopolymer stamps has 10 word stamps, covering birthdays, invitations, thank you, and more.  It's a great bargain for just $21.00.
If you live near me in Graham, NC, and would like to participate in our next SBS to be held on May 20, 2017, please let me know. 

In addition to the bi-monthly Shoe Box Swaps in which I participate, I also hold Creative Paper Therapy classes each month.  My next set of classes is April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017.  Click on anyone of these dates to see additional information.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Emerald Envy scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the piece of Moroccan DSP is 5 x 3 1/2.
• The Very Vanilla layer on which I stamped the focal point (with Emerald Envy ink) is 4 1/2 x 3 3/8.
• I stamped my focal point image a second time on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla, (with Emerald Envy ink) to get the arrow, and cut it out with my paper snips. I used dimensionals to pop up this piece.
• I colored the word "It's Your" with a Marina Mist marker, stamped the word "Birthday" in Delightful Dijon ink, and used Moroccan Designer Washi Tape across the bottom.
• Added Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the end of my arrow.
• 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.  

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  Matthew 5:8

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

~Linda

Stylized Birthday and Bokeh Background Technique

All of my wonderful ladies made this card as one of their two projects at our hostess club meeting this past Thursday, 3/23/17.  It is called the Bokeh Background Technique, and I was so excited to share.  
This month's hostess, Retha Fulp, and I worked on this card together, after we watched Dawn Griffith's video on her YouTube channel, and you can see her video Here.  
In addition to my monthly hostess club meetings, I also hold paper therapy classes each month.  My next set of classes are April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017.  Click on anyone of these dates to see additional information.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Soft Sky scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the Elegant Eggplant piece is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• A Project Life corner rounder is used to round the corners.
• Ink colors used are Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Soft Sky, and Craft Whisper White.
• The ink for the words is Elegant Eggplant.
• The ribbon is Elegant Eggplant Scallop Dots (retired), though, almost any dark ribbon will work.
• 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.  .

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6

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

~Linda

Butterfly Basics, Rubber bands and Clear Blocks

I saw this technique on Tina Zinck's YouTube channel, and thought what a wonderful technique to share with my hostess club ladies. Everyone will be making this card when we meet tonight, 3/23/17, for our regular meeting, and you can see Tina's video Here.
In addition to my monthly hostess club meetings, I also hold Creative Paper Therapy classes each month.  My next set of classes are April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017.  Click on anyone of these dates to see additional information.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Marina Mist scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the Wild Wasabi piece is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Whisper White layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The markers used are Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, and Early Espresso, and Black Archival ink pad.
• The words are from the Designer Tee stamp set.
• 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.  

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7

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

~Linda

Layering Love and Playful Palette DSP

This adorable card was made with the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper stack, and the Layering Love stamp set.  The stamp set has three other wonderful word stamps, "Live, laugh, love"; "enjoy the little things"; and "I am much more me when I'm with You". I could definitely use this set for seven different occasions.  (my criteria when purchasing a set, except for specific holidays).
I am excited because all of my ladies who will attending my April 4, April 6, and April 8, 2017, classes will have the opportunity to make this wonderful card.

Recipe:

• The base is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of Sweet Sugarplum scored at 4 1/4.  
• Next the Very Vanilla piece is 5 1/4 x 4.
• The Basic Black layer is 5 x 3 3/4.
• The strip of Basic Black under the ribbon is 4 3/4 x 1.
• The DSP is 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 and 4 3/4 x 2 1/4.
• The Basic Black base for the words is 2 7/8 x 2 1/4.
• I stamped the words with Basic Black Archival ink on a 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 piece of Very Vanilla.
• The ribbon is Peekaboo Peach.
• 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.  

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

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

~Linda

One Big Meaning, Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies, and 

 Affectionaly Yours Speciality DSP

This card was so easy to make, because combining the Detailed Floral Thinlits with any color card stock, and coordinating DSP works great.  Then add your choice of words, and it ends up an "anything you want it to be card", don't you think?

Great news, purchase the thinlits, and card stock, and you have just earned a free item from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  See my link below to place an order.  

Recipe:

• The base is a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Tip Top Taupe, scored at 5 1/2.  
• Next the Watermelon Wonder piece is 5 3/8 x 4 1/8.
• The DSP piece is 4 x 4.    
• I cut the floral thinlit from a 5 x 4 piece of Very Vanilla, positioning the die about 1" from the top of the card stock. 
• The pieces for the words are: 
• Tip Top Taupe: 3 1/8 x 1 1/4
• Watermelon Wonder: 3 x 1 1/8
• Very Vanilla:  2 7/8 x 1
• The ribbon is some retired Watermelon Wonder striped satin ribbon I have lying around, and the words are stamped Tip Top Taupe ink.
• 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 2016-17 catalog right here on my blog.  

Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17 

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

~Linda