Hello!

Greetings Stampers and Friends!

First of all, I would like to thank those who have served  and those who continue to serve our country to keep this great nation free. The old adage "freedom is not free" is so true. I pray that we, as Americans, never forget it. 🗽

Today's card is one that I have CASed but I can't remember who to give credit to (that happens when I lose the note with someone's name on it.).

"Hello!"

 The thing that I liked most about this card when I saw it were the scoring marks (using ScorPal) in a checkerboard fashion.  I added turquoise rhinestones in different dimensions in each circle stamp. I used Indigo SU ink for the stamps and sentiment. 

My apologies for not leaving details on this card.  We are in New Hampshire, working hard, opening up the cottage and I don't have access to any of my stamping supplies for references. It was VERY cold when we first arrived but today it is beautiful.  I am going to plant some flowers down by the beach and just enjoy the day.

Happy Stamping and I'll be back with another card (with details!) very soon.

Linda

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10
 

Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge #238

Greetings Stampers and Friends!

Unfortunately, it's been a couple of weeks since my last posting because I have been ill with pneumonia! I discovered it takes the wind out of your sails, so to speak. If I am not making cards or doing needlework, then I am really sick!  Now I am starting to feel better and want to (slowly) get back to my life!!

I decided to enter a card in a contest today:  Our Daily Bread Shining the Light Challenge #238, a "Sketch" Challenge.

For those of you who don't know what a "Sketch" Challenge  is, it's a template drawing of how the front of the card is designed and then you follow the design in making your own card.

It didn't take very long to come up with the color combination I wanted to use this time. I chose "Chocolate Chip" and "Crumb Cake" from Stampin' Up.  I also chose a pink card stock from scraps that I save from larger pieces.

I added the sentiment "Bless You" on the front of the card and left the inside blank to write a note to the recipient.

On the inside of the card, I layered (first) pink, then "Crumb Cake" and punched out a heart in the lower right-hand corner.

I made a detailed list of supplies for this card below the photo.

                                                      ODBDSLC #238

  

 

ODBDSLC#238 (Inside)

 

Card stock:  Pink Card stock from scraps bin and "Chocolate Chip" & "Crumb Cake" from Stampin' Up.

Stamps:  ODBD Item #309, Prayer Bookmarks (I used just the top line of the "Bless You" bookmark.)

Ink:  Archival Inks in Sepia.

Adhesives: ATG; Tombow Aqua Mono Liquid Glue (clear); Studio G Adhesive Foam Dots 11 mm, 7/16 Inch; also unnamed Foam Dots with less depth.

Ribbons & Such: Pearls from Recollections; Opaque glitter from Stamp LaJolla #616 Teaberry.

Embossing Folders: Swiss Dots from Cuttlebug; Flower Background from Darice.

Dies:  Impression Obsessions DIE063-I Bow.

 

I hope you have enjoyed my card today.  I had FUN making it!

 

This card won the Splitcoast Stampers Card of the Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Blessings,

Linda

 

PLEASE stop and make a comment (click on "no comment") and SIGN UP to be one of my followers!  Thanks so much! Have a great day!

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10  

A Cup of Tea and Friendship

Greetings Stampers and Friends!

In today's busy world, we all need time to celebrate our friendships and what they mean to us. Just a slice of time, a cup of tea and words shared between friends. No outside influences or distractions, just conversation over tea. That's what this card is all about.

This stamp set is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps "Special Blend, SNS13-036." The sentiment inside the card says, "they warm the heart.". This is a large stamp set that is worth the investment, as there are many sentiments that can be combined, along with a "Happy Birthday" sentiment. 

I happen to be a big fan of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps because they are among a handful of Christian stamp companies. When I first started stamping, I couldn't find any Christian-type stamps, so I am happy to support as many as I can. Please show them some love and hop over to their site http://sweetnsassystamps.com (click on link) to see what they have for you!


Cardstock: SU Rich Razzleberry, Pink cardstock and DSP from my stash.
Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, SNS13-036, Special Blend.
Ink: SU Rich Razzleberry.
Ribbons & Such: SU Rich Razzleberry 1/4" ribbon; Pink Metallic Dots from stash.


I hope you have enjoyed today's card. Please click on the spot where it says "No Comments" to leave a comment (I know, I know! Lol) if the comment box is not there.

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Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you'll drop by again very soon.

Happy Stamping!

Linda

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

A Bright Card and a Thank You!

Greetings Stampers & Friends!!

First of all, I would like to thank Our Daily Bread Designs for awarding me $15 worth of stamps for my card for last week's "Shining the Light Color Challenge 233."  I truly appreciate your prize.  Thank you so much!

Today's card is for a teenage cancer patient who lives in Texas.  I decided to use bright and vibrant colors and will hopefully make her happy and cheer her up when she receives it. It was a blast to make (after I finally decided what I wanted to do!).

 

"God has your back!"



Cardstock:  SU Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight;  Staples, White #110 cardstock.
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Angel Pink.
Dies:  Sizzix flower, Sizzix Leaves; Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Butterfly.
Flower Center:  Jolee's Boutique Dimensional Stickers, Yellow.
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug, Dotted Swiss.
Copic Markers:  Butterfly, R81, R83 & R85.
Michael's:  Rickrack in Light Pink with Glitter Filament.
Sentiments: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, "God has your back" & (Inside) "You WILL beat this."
Adhesives:  Tombow Aqua Mono Liquid Glue; ATG.

Enjoy the card!

Happy Stamping!

Linda

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

Our Daily Bread Designs "Shining the Light Sketch Challenge" (ODBDSLC234) OOPS!

Greetings Stampers and Friends!

I love to challenge myself! Stepping up to the plate, to be under a time crunch, just to see what I can do. That's the story on today's card.

I've looked at this challenge all week but haven't gotten around to doing something about it until this afternoon. Okay stampers, I've said I love the challenge, so let's go! I have four hours to get this done.

OOPS! I'm too late!! Well, chin up! This would have been my entry! (I was a minute late!)

Believe -A word of encouragement

 

 

I used ODBD Shabby Rose papers for most of the card.  I took a second paper identical to the top one and cut out roses for a 3-D look. The circle was a Prickley Pear Red Rubber Stamps die. The butterfly is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps & die. The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps inked in SU Melon Mambo.

 

Even though I missed the deadline by a minute, I still enjoyed making this card!  I'm off to make another card!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Linda 

 

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

 

A Word of Encouragement

 

Greetings Stampers & Friends!

A word of encouragement.....don't we ALL need it at some point in our lives? Whether we've been disappointed by someone or if an illness has gotten us down, we all need to be lifted up at some point and a homemade card has a way of doing just that!

My sentiment stamps today are from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps "God is Bigger, SNS-13-065." This is a really nice stamp set if you want some positive, short sentiments to send to someone.  The front of the card says "Don't give up," while the inside says, "Praying you through this."  Some of the other sayings in the set are "God's got this; Think positive; You will rise above; God has your back; You inspire me," among many others.

The sentiment on the front of the card was stamped in "sepia" from Archival Ink. The sentiment on the inside of the card was stamped in "Frost White" from Color Block inks on Chocolate Chip cardstock from SU.

Also on the front of the card, I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder called "Distressed Stripes" to make the Chocolate Chip paper look "woodsy."

The flower on the front is the same one that I have used in two other cards.  It wasn't intentional--lol.  I loved the stamp, started practicing with it right away and made three flowers. This is also from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, "SNS-14-032 Mini-Flower Blocks #2." I filled all three with different Copic marker colors as soon as the Memento Tuxedo Black Ink was dry. I was trying to decide which Copic colors I liked the best and as it turned out, I loved all three!

The center of the flower has just a touch of  "Flower Soft" in Ivory, adhered with Tombo Mono Aqua Liquid Glue.

For the vines, I used Spellbinders Shapeabilities "S5-129 Foliage Two."

I used Stampin' Up paper in the following colors: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Garden Green.

Three very light gold pearls were attached to the upper right corner (from my stash).

I have to say, this card went together as easy as peanut butter and jelly!

Don't give up!

 

 

Try to give someone a word of encouragement who needs it today.

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Linda

 

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

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It's A Scrappy Card!

Greetings Stampers & Friends!

Today was a "scrappy" kind of day where I went into the scrap box and picked out some patterned and plain colors of paper that I wanted to use up. I have no idea where I bought this paper but my educated guess is Michael's.

What spurred the colors In this card were the Peerless Water Colors that I wanted to try (since buying them at the Allentown Stamp Show). I brought out the Strathmore 140# watercolor paper and tried out various color combinations, and came up with the ones in the rectangular "Happy Birthday." 

I decided what I wanted and then chose a "Happy Birthday" stamp and stamped it on a new sheet of Strathmore paper with VersaMark (clear).  I used a white opaque embossing powder and heated it up. After it cooled down, I applied water to the watercolor paper and added the colors.  I love how "Happy Birthday" just popped right up after the colors were applied.

After this dried, I took some of the 1/8th of an inch ScorPal tape, applied it to all four edges and put some of the Diamond Glitter from Stampin' Up. I decided to heat it with the heat gun to keep it from shedding.

I used the Martha Stewart punch on the white vertical paper.

I used one of the small butterfly from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps "Majestic Moments SNS13-025" and their matching die set SNSD-036. I filled them in with Copic markers.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Linda

 

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

 

Splitcoast Stampers Weekly Inkling #461 - Stencil Monoprints

Greetings Stampers and Friends!

I decided to give a try to the "Stencil Monoprints" card on Splitcoast Stampers. 

The idea is to ink up a stencil, spray it with a little water and apply the dampened stencil to watercolor paper. Gently pat the watercolor paper with a clean rag to soak up excess water/ink (I did try this several times and it does take a little experimenting to get the hang of it.)

I had a smaller stencil than the tutorial, so I cut it down to the size of the stencil to apply it to the card.

Here is today's card:





Happy Stamping!

 

Linda

 

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

 

Our Daily Bread Designs "Shining the Light" Color Challenge (ODBDSLC233)

Greetings Stampers & Friends!

Today's card features one that I made for ODBD for their "Shining the Light"  Color Challenge. The colors to use were purples and aqua/teal in various shades, using at least three colors in the card.


ODBD "Shining the Light" Color Challenge #233
 

Card Details:

I used paper from the ODBD Shabby Rose Collection on top of a light pink cardstock base; then, I used a generic 110 lb. white cardstock on top of the gingham paper; then, the aqua print from ODBD.

I used  "Floral Ovals" S4-356 in white cardstock also from Spellbinders Nestabilities and Classic Large Ovals" (in light purple cardstock) also from Spellbinders Nestabilities.

I used Archival VersaMagic ink in Sea Breeze to highlight the aqua paper as well as the white heart punch in back of the butterfly.

The butterfly die is from Impression Obsession DIE253-U  in Stampin' Up Wisteria Wonder cardstock. Inside the card (seen below) is a die-cut bow from Impression Obsession (DIE063-I).

I chose aqua-color roses and aqua pearls to accent the card and butterfly from my supplies.

 Inside of card



I hope you enjoy this card.  Please leave a comment!

Happy Stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

A New Look!

Greetings Stampers & Friends!

I decided to take the plunge and changed the look of my blog. Don't worry, you're in the right place---- it's just toned down a bit from the pink color I had previously. It's more of a "comfort" look than the template I had. Since it's not very popular to have a Victorian-looking-pink roses and lace-girly-kind-of- blog and none are available in the template section, this will have to do! Lol.

If I have time to make a card today, I will post it.

Happy Stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

Today's Card.

Today's card is a sympathy card that I needed to make.  For some reason, I decided to use Stampin' Up's Daffodil Delight cardstock---not a typical color to use for a sympathy card. I decided to go ahead and use it.

That being said, I really enjoyed making this card! The flower and sentiment on the front are from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. The inside sentiment is from Stampendous No. 33 "Blessing," purchased at Hobby Lobby:

                   "May God who understands each need, who listens to every prayer,

bless you and keep you in His tender care."

On the face of the card, the white cardstock was embossed with Swiss dots. The yellow cardstock was embossed with "Musical Flourish."  Both of these embossing folders are made by Cuttlebug.   The black-and-white butterfly ribbon ia Item #2008-03-121 from Michael's.

On the upper corner, there are three black Hematite Swarovski crystals.

 

 

 Happy stamping!

 

Linda

 

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

 

Get Well Card

 Greetings Stampers & Friends!

This card was made with a very special technique that I like to call "flying by the seat of my pants."  :)

Sometimes I get ideas while going through my paper scraps that I just can't get rid of. That's the story with this card. I had some cards left over from Easter that were embossed with different patterns that I didn't use. I wanted to use some of the stamps that I bought at the Allentown Stamp Show and then I started digging through my scrap paper to see what else I could find. This is the final result.

 

This is Blackberry Bliss cardstock from Stampin' Up, embossed with dots. I bought a mini-flower stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps that I used here (stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink). I used this specific ink because I wanted to fill in the flower with Copic markers and the markers won't bleed if you use this brand of ink. I used Copic markers R81, R83 and R85 for the flower petals and E74 and E57 in the flower center. The flower was stamped from the set "Mini-Flower Blocks #2, SNS 14-032" from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

Underneath the flower is SU cardstock called Eggplant and is stamped with a design from Our Daily Bread Designs called "Ornate Borders and Flowers, #F430."  This is backed with black cardstock.

Behind this is an ornate metallic silver square cut out with Spellbinders Nestabilities
#S4-318 called "Fleur de Lis Squares." I used the largest die.

The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps #SNS 13-034 called "Wishing You Well."
I backed it with a silver metallic oval punch by SU.

I hope you have enjoyed this card today. Please leave a comment or even become a follower! I appreciate it very much. Thanks. 

Happy stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

He is Risen!

He is risen, indeed! Allelujah!!

Happy Easter, Stampers & Friends!

These are two of the cards I made for Easter. I was commissioned to make the first one for a friend who wanted to send 12 of them to family in Ireland. (See March 20, 2015.) While I didn't have time to make a lot of cards for family, I did accomplish that much!

 Easter Blessings!
 



Happy Easter!

 

 

Thank you for visiting my blog.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Linda

 

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalms 46:10

 



 

 





Live Love Cards March 2015 Stencil Challenge (#2)

Greetings,  Stamping Friends!

I am excited to add my second card to LLC's March Challenge, using stencils in some form on your card.  I was cleaning on top of my cabinet in the crafting room when I stumbled on some stencils I bought ions ago that stick to the surface you want to stencil. SO, I got out all of my supplies and started playing around with them.  The first one I didn't like at all so I thought I'd try a second stencil. Here is the end result:



The shading turned out exactly the way I wanted, so I am happy with it.  I used Island Indigo card stock from Stampin' Up! for the card base & for the sentiment.

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY for Heirloom Productions' Paper-crafting Show in Allentown, PA. I can't wait to see some of the booths from some of my favorite vendors--Our Daily Bread Designs, Sweet 'n Sassy, to name a few. Copic markers usually has a booth as well.

Thank you for stopping by.  I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store!!

Happy Stamping.
Linda


"Be still and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10

Stamping Show

Hi Everyone!

I had a wonderful time at the Heirloom Productions Stamping Show in Allentown, PA today (Saturday). There weren't as many vendors as in years' past but I still managed to fill my bag up with goodies--enough to keep me busy for a long time.

I did speak with Kelley from Our Daily Bread Designs about the links she posted (about how their stamps are made). It's really an interesting process. They had some beautiful sample cards on display. 

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps had an extensive collection of stamps with coordinating dies for almost all of their larger stamp sets. They also had A LOT of card samples for inspiration. They also brought a collection of very, very fine glitter that I believe rivals that of "Dazzling Diamonds" of Stampin' Up!

If you love brads, then Eyelet Outlet is the place for you! Need a ladybug? A mini ladybug? How about a spool of thread? A mustache, train or flip-flops? they had a wide selection available.

All in all, it was worth waiting for.

Happy Stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

Thank you!

For today's card, I chose the Lotus Blossom flower from Stampin' Up! and some beautiful, softer color card stock for the card. I really like the combination--see if you do, too. (I did add a couple of leaves form another stamp set because I needed some balance with the TY stamp.)

Spring is right around the corner and my daffodils are starting to peak up through the soil. This year, I can't wait for everything that Spring will bring.

Have a great day and happy stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

Easter Cards (AND I won!!!)



Today was a very special day for me. I made my first "commissioned" card sale.

I was asked to make twelve Easter cards for a friend who is sending them to relatives in Ireland. I think they turned out beautifully because I would be proud to send them to MY relatives (if they were in Ireland!).  I had fun making them. My family has been encouraging me to do this for quite some time but I wasn't ready for it.

Details: I used an older stamp set from Stampin' Up called "Abundant Hope." The card stock was Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder from SU. The Spellbinder's Die was Floral Ovals (S4-356) and the inner white card stock oval was S4-110 Classic Ovals Large. The eggplant card stock front was embossed with the potted Swiss pattern. The ribbon at the bottom was also in Eggplant from SU. Flowers filled in with Copic markers.

                                             🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

A second positive thing happened today as well---I won a $25 gift certificate from Our Daily Bread Designs for my "comment" post being chosen from their blog site during their 7th Anniversary week! Thank you SO much! I can't decide what I want the most! I look forward to seeing their booth this Saturday, March 28th, at Heirloom Productions' Paper crafting Show in Allentown, PA. (The show is actually Saturday & Sunday.)

THANK YOU for taking time to visit my site and stop by again soon.

Happy Stamping!

Linda


"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10

Faith

This is a card that I am entering in Live Love Cards' March Challenge. The challenge is to use a stencil in the making of your card. I used four different sizes of circle punches to make my own stencil (the white circles placed randomly on the card).

I used a second stencil from pink card stock swirl die. After running the die through my Cuttlebug machine, I punched out the swirl and used the card stock as a stencil. I placed it over the heart and used a darker pink ink to fill in the swirl pattern.

Here is my card:

 

Good luck to all who have entered!

Remember Me???

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Wow, it really has been a LONG time since I put anything on my blog.  I have been busy creating cards but I was frustrated with the whole posting thing. There were some family health issues involved as well but, for now, I am back and will be posting cards here soon.

I've been researching the "Bokeh" technique that seems to be the rage right now.  I've seen quite a few samples of how it's done and am working on my own version.  It is supposed to be like looking into a fuzzy camera lens.  I will give it a try.

The Lenten season is upon us and I have been asked to make some Easter cards for a friend to send to her home in Ireland. 

This post is actually a test to see if my computer behaves itself and posts correctly.  I am looking for a new one and have a couple in mind.  Hopefully, a new computer will make writing this blog much easier and more efficient!!!

Today in PA we are in the midst of getting 3-5 inches of snow, so stay inside where it's warm, cozy, and pull out some card stock and create!

Linda