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Great Friend

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Stamp sets: Great Friend and Heard from the Heart

Color combo:  Elegant Eggplant, Old live and Kraft  Yummy!

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch.

Made this card at my upline's shoebox swap.  Shhh...the ribbon is from Michaels.  I generally use ALL SU product, but this gal really wanted to use this ribbon and I have to say, it goes really well.  Love how pretty and sweet this layout it.  Do you like it?  Let me know in the comment section!

I still have a few spots left for Monday's Stamp-a-Stack!  Sign up today!

Heard from the Heart

 

For You

More Owls!

Is this cute or what?  I love this owl!  He'll be on one of the cards I'm doing for my Stamp-a-Stack Monday!  I do have room for THREE more people if you are in Colorado Springs and would like to come. However,  you MUST let me know by Sunday, August 2nd so that I have time to prep for you.  

I used the cute Animal Stories stamp set and Thank You Kindly.  I also used the fun Modern Label Punch and Tall Tales DSP.  The card measures 4X4, not my usual size, but fun for this layout.  I used Soft Suede ink and card stock as well as a little strip of Old Olive and some Whisper White.  The owl fits in the 1" circle punch easily and I matted it with the 1 1/4" punch.   EASY PEASY, I tell ya!

Hope you can come to the Stamp-a-Stack on Monday!  It will be lots of fun!  Email me today to reserve your spot!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Foil Embossing

Have you ever tried this?  I love when you can use something in various ways.  Foil is not just for kitchens any more!  Yes, use it in your craft room!  I took a piece of foil and made it a little larger than the piece of card stock I wrapped it around so that the edges would look finished. Then I ran it through the Big Shot using our wonderful Texturz plates.  Wrapped some ribbon around it added my main image then added that panel to a Kraft panel.  My base is Not Quite Navy and the finished card size is 3"X6".  I really like this size card.  The elephant is from Animal Stories and he fit quite nicely in the Wide Oval Punch.  

VERY simple card.  If it isn't simple, you probably won't find me doing it.  I'm here for those of you just beginning or for those of you who just don't have time to spend hours on a card.  I want you to feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish a card that takes you about 20 minutes.  This took me about 10 when all was said and done.

I'm so thankful that you come and visit my site.  If you like what you see, will you let me know.  It's so nice to be appreciated now and then.  :)

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

PS  Forgot to tell you that I have THREE more spots for my Stamp-a-stack on August 3rd!  Come join the fun!  I just made all the cards and they are SUPER cute!

Last Deal of the Week!!

This is a FABULOUS punch.  I use it quite a lot in my projects.  If you don't have it, now is the time to get it because it's only $10.99.  If you are local and want to save on shipping, I'll put an order in on Saturday.  Or, you can order it online whenever you want.  

Happy stampin'!

Linda:)

Christmas in July

One of the things I love about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is other demonstrators!  I love getting together with our group and sharing ideas.  A couple of weeks ago, we got together and held a shoebox swap.  Basically, you make a sample or two of your card, and then cut enough pieces for everyone participating to make their own card.  How cute is this card?  A sideline of mine envisioned it and I got to make it.  This cute reindeer is in the very back of the catalog on the "Under $10" page.  I want EVERY single stamp on that page!  Oh my word are they so cute.  I'm not even into Halloween and I want that ghost!  The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes, a set we could have pre-ordered and I am KICKING myself for not getting it! 

If you want to order the DEAL of the WEEK with me, today is your last day to contact me to save on S&H.  Otherwise, you can order it online here.  

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

I Love Owls!

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Okay, I have this fascination for owls.  I don't know why, but I do.  For a while, when my husband would travel, he would find cute figurines of owls for me.  The new Animal Stories Stamp Set was a no brainer for me just because of this cute little owl!  I have lots of projects in the up coming posts featuring this little guy.  He's SO cute!  This set was one of the ones we could preorder as demonstrators AND get an extra 20% off OUR discounted price.  We had a chance to preorder several sets and I'm kicking myself for not getting them all!

I used the CUTE Tall Tales Designer Series Paper.  I just made lots of circles with our wonderful circle punches and the circle cutter.  Then I added the sentiment using the Calendar Alphabet & Numbers.  To make the owl a little multi-colored, I did the Rock -n- Roll technique.  I inked the owl up in Creamy Caramel and then rolled it in Chocolate Chip.  The finishing touch was the little bit of faux stitching I made around the edges with my Chocolate Chip marker.  So fun!  Want to see more cute projects delivered to your inbox?  Sign up for my newsletter today!

 

All images copyright 2009 Stampin' Up!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Deal of the Week #4!!

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware	112454
Preferred Price: $29.95 SALE Price: $18.99
LEARN ABOUT PREFERRED PRICING
Add some hardware to your projects. Our high-quality metal Hodgepodge Hardware contains etched designs on brads and accents that coordinates with several of our punches. Each kit contains approximately 100 embellishments and 100 3/16" brads. Wow!  This is SUCH a great deal!  If you want to order this, you can email me by Saturday July 25th 12 pm.  I'll put an order in then and we can all save on S&H, if you're local.  If you're not, then get some friends in on this great deal!  Go to my website and hit Shop Now for this AMAZING deal! Happy Stampin'! Linda:)

Wall Hanging

Hello there.  Sorry I've been gone.  Lots been going on here.  I did want to show you what my daughter Sara and her friends made at her birthday.  The wall hangings have a cork board square on them.  They used a mixture of Pink Flamingo and this new beautiful Designer Paper called Cottage Wall.  It really is gorgeous. They also used the Simple Alphabet Bigz Dies.  They loved using that.  I didn't notice when I first got them, but they are on there backward so if you want a specific side of designer paper then you need to put that on the letter face side down.  

They had fun using the different Bigz Dies or punches that I had.  I think they really enjoyed themselves.  It was fun to see them be creative.

Want to make these at your little girl's party?  Email me and we can set it up!  Your little girl can pick the paper and ribbon.  I'll set up the rest!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Cool New Deal! Bling!

Hello!  I'm sorry I have been cyber gone.  However, I have been doin' some very fun stamping and paper crafting that I'll share with you this week.  Right now, I want you to know of the DEAL OF THE WEEK!

How fun is this?!  These brads are so versatile.  You can use them as Christmas ornaments on a stamped tree, as diamonds, as part of a pull tab, etc.  You don't want to miss out on getting these puppies.  I DO have an order going in tonight, if you want to save on S&H.  However, you will need to let me know ASAP!

Happy Stampin'

Linda:)

Deal of the Week #2

Got a Big Shot?  This great deal is perfect for carrying and storing it!  Click here to order it now!

Period	Item #	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
July 6, 10 AM (MT) through  July 13, 9:50 AM (MT)	113474	194	Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$49.99

Happy Stampin'!

Lindda:)