Lynda*Sue*Stamps*4*U: August 2015

August 31, 2015

Wonderland

Terri wanted to make a fall card and a Christmas card at her stamping party on Saturday. Here is the Christmas card that everyone got to make.

Some people chose to emboss the tree, greeting, and snowflakes and other people chose not to. Either way I think the cards turned out fabulously. I believe every one was very pleased with their creations.

Stamps: Wonderland

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Night of Navy

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,
5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Snow Flurry Punch,
Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be clean in the stamp room after the flurry of stamping activity last week (that seems to be a never ending job) and to start an order of get well and sympathy cards.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 30, 2015

Witch's Hat Decor Kit

Isn't this the most adorable witch's hat??? And so easy to make as well. I made mine last weekend in about 90 minutes!!

This is a kit that is in the holiday catalog and will be available on September 1st. Had I not seen it at convention, I probably wouldn't have even given it a second glance, but it is definitely worth a second and even a third glance. I can't wait to put out my Halloween decorations and have this be at the center of my table.

There are even some left over pieces after finishing that I used to make Halloween cards.

Wouldn't you like to make one too?? Well, you are in luck because you can!!

Join me September 21st at Carlos O'Kelly's at 5:00 (or there abouts) for a fun evening of Mexican food and crafting. For $30 you will receive the supplies to make one hat centerpiece and five Halloween cards. You will use my stamp set and inks and special adhesive. All you need to do is bring regular adhesive and your appetite. This is a bargain to be sure . . . if you bought all of the supplies to make this yourself here is a cost breakdown:

Kit $22

Stamp Set $26

Adhesive $7

Inks $13

Total: $68 ( and that is not including tax, shipping, or the 5 extra cards!!)

RSVP by Thursday, September 3 so I can be sure to have all of the kits we will need!!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 29, 2015

Acorny Thank You

The card stock is cut, the stamps are gathered and the car is packed. As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for Terri's party. She wanted to do a fall card and a Christmas card.

This is the fall card she and all of her guests will be making!!

Stamps: Acorny Thank You

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark

Accessories: Woodland Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot,

Acorn Builder Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch,

1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin Dimensionals

Check back tomorrow for the Christmas card everyone will be making. I hope that they like the card choices. It will be fun to meet some new people and say hello to friends.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 28, 2015

Cottage Greetings

When showing my stampers the swaps that I got at convention this card was one they all want to make . . . just the way it was!!

So that is exactly what we did after I ordered the Cottage Greeting stamp set.

Stamps: Cottage Greetings

Cardstock: Basic Black, Delightful Dijon, Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper

Ink: Archival Basic Black Ink (new in Holiday Catalog)

Accessories: Butterflies Thinlits, Cottage Wall Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Glue Dots

Yesterday, lunch with my friends extended into the afternoon . . . I arrived home just in time to fix supper. Even though we see each other quite often it is so much fun to just sit and visit the day away. Last night I planned what cards and projects to showcase at the worksop I am doing tomorrow afternoon. Today after I get my hair cut I hope to get everything cut and gathered up so I can be ready to go over my list in the morning to be sure I haven't forgotten anything. Since today is going to be a rainy day, it will be a good one to stay in and stamp!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift yo have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 27, 2015

Flurry of Wishes

Here is another sneak peak at a new stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. I was lucky enough to be the first prize patrol at convention and this is the set I won!! They must have known that I love snowflakes!!

This was also another one of the shoebox swaps I took to our demonstrator meeting last Saturday.

Stamps: Flurry Of Wishes, Festival Of Trees

Cardstock: Tip Top Taupe, Very Vanilla

Ink: Tip Top Taupe

Accessories: Tree Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a day on the go constantly and today isn't going to be much different. I am meeting a couple of friends for lunch in Washington and it seems like we sit and visit all afternoon after eating. I am hoping to come home and do a little stamping as I have a workshop to get ready for on Saturday. I have done many classes but haven't done an actual worksop for quite a while. I hope I don't forget anything!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gifts you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 26, 2015

Watercolor Words

Here is another card every one stamping this week got to make . . . a simple and easy birthday card that would work for anyone!!

This is another stamp set that was on my must have list after convention. It goes so well with the Cherry on Top Designer Series paper stack.

Stamps: Watercolor Words

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White,

Cherry On Top Designer Paper Series Stack

Ink: Cucumber Crush

Accessories: Ovals Collections Framelits, Big Shot,

Triple Banner PunchItty Bitty Accents Punch Pack,

Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be a very busy day!! I am meeting some other retired teachers for coffee as soon as I am done posting this. Today is the first day of school in the district we taught in so we thought it would be appropriate to celebrate by meeting for coffee. I am then going to go to Iowa City to see my brother, sister-in-law, and her mom while her dad has surgery. Tonight brings stamping at my house for this week's stamp class. I don't know when I would have found the time to teach today!! LOL

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 25, 2015

Among The Branches

Here is another sneak peak at some upcoming products in the Holiday Catalog. The Softly Falling Embossing Folder is perfect for this time of year. And the Into The Woods Designer Series Paper is to die for. We saw a video at convention about how this paper was designed and made and it was quite interesting. Of course living with an artist made it doubly interesting for me.

This is one of the cards I took as a shoebox swap last Saturday. I still have a couple more to show you this week.

Stamps: Among the Branches

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White,

Into The Woods Designer Series Paper

Ink: Tangelo Twist

Accessories: Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Banner Framelits,

Circles Collection Framelits, Big Shot,

2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is my volunteer day at Hospice. After picking up a few groceries which I still haven't done since we got back from vacation, I plan to come home and rest. I started reading last night about 10:00 PM after I got home from Make-It-Monday, which was a mistake, and finished my book about 1:30. This is one tired gal this morning.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 24, 2015

Garden In Bloom

Garden in Bloom was another must have when I got back from convention. Even though I have a lot of other flower sets, this one was calling my name.

This is one of the cards everyone will get to make if they are stamping with me this week. It uses the masking technique which is really very easy!!

Stamps: Garden In Bloom

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Black Stazon, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Everything is basically ready for Make-It-Monday tonight which is a good thing because I have spent a lot of time this morning looking at everyone's first day of school pictures on Facebook and reminiscing about many of my own first days of school. I loved teaching but I love where I am in my life right now!!

To all of my teacher friends I wish you a great school year!!! You are changing the future!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 23, 2015

Sneak Peak---Wonderland

Are you ready for a sneak peak at a great new Christmas set in the Holiday catalog!! Well here it is . . . Wonderland!!

I received a swap using this layout and flowers at convention and knew right away that it would be awesome with this set and these pine trees. There are a lot of other new products in this card as well . . . a great new embossing folder and new rhinestone embellishments!!

Stamps: Wonderland

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Smoky Slate

Accessories: Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin Dimensionals

This was the card I took to the stamping meeting yesterday. We had a great time stamping the day away. I stayed later with Susie and made an awesome witch's hat that I will post later in the week. I am so excited about the new holiday catalog and cannot wait to share it all with you. It is awesome!!!

Today I need to get card stock cut and things ready for Make-It-Monday tomorrow night. I have all of my ideas ready . . . just need to round everything up!! Hope to see you there!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 21, 2015

August Paper Pumpkin

Just think . . . this could be you getting ready to see what great stamps and projects are in your little orange box delivered right to your door!!

The stamps in Paper Pumpkin will never be sold anywhere else . . . they are exclusive!!

Everything you need (except adhesive) to make the month's kit is included right in the box!!

This month there were supplies to make 3 of each of these beauties!!

I have been wanting a better sympathy stamp . . . and presto . . . here it is!!

The other sentiments were equally as useful!!

Now . . . for the best news . . . if you are a first time subscriber, your first two months will be half off.

Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper-everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun. Just think of it as creativity in a box.

Now through September 10, first time subscribers can get 50% off their first two months! What a perfect time to try it out and see what you think.

Use the promo code: HALFOFF

Click here to subscribe and be sure to pick me as your demonstrator!!

I had a chance last month to see the next kit and it is awesome!!!

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 20, 2015

Awesomely Artistic

Check out another Awesomely Artistic card from the display boards.

This is such a simple card and could be used for any occasion!! And it takes hardly any supplies at all!!

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponges, Glue Dots

I think I must be actually getting caught up on my rest from vacation. I even spent a little time in my stamp room yesterday . . . putting new stamp sets together that came while I was gone and getting the rest of the cards made up from the stamp night I had right before we left. Today I have some errands to run in Iowa City this morning, some stamp orders to deliver, and then I plan to come home and work on my swaps for the stamping meeting I am going to on Saturday. I have my ideas all in my head, I just need to get them done!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 19, 2015

No Bones About It

Here is another stamp set that I never gave a second glance to before convention. Not having small children or grandchildren I seemed to leap right by it, but there are some awesome cards to be made with it!!

Once again this is from the display boards in Utah.

Yesterday was another day of rest for me other than volunteering at Hospice. By the time I got home, I was ready for a quiet afternoon. My big box of new goodies came and my new Paper Pumpkin and I wished I had had the energy to do something with them but it was not to be. After another 12 hours of sleep last night I am hoping today is the day!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 18, 2015

Awesomely Artistic

This is one stamp set that I never even saw in the catalog until I went to convention. We used it one night at the shoebox swap I participated in and then I saw it everywhere and wondered why on earth I had not ordered it.

This is another card off of the display boards. You can bet it was one of the first stamp sets I ordered when I got home and because of my Maine trip, it is arriving this afternoon. I can't wait to get my hands on it and see what else I can come up with!! It is awesome!!

Yesterday I did manage to get my suitcase unpacked and stuff put away and made a batch of cookies for John to take to "Old Guy Coffee Club", but that is about all I did. This morning I am volunteering at Hospice and hope to have some energy for stamping when I get home. I need to get some swaps done for a stamping day we are having this weekend and since my big pre-order of holiday catalog stuff comes this afternoon, it would be nice to play around with some of that!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 17, 2015

Vintage Leaves

I am a little slow getting started today. We made it back from Maine about midnight last night, so I slept in a little bit.

Here is another card off of the display boards last month. This stamp set is an awesome one to use with the emboss resist technique.

I know I have said it before but Vintage Leaves is going to get a workout this fall!!

Stamps: Vintage Leaves, One Big Meaning

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Memento Black

Accessories: Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Sponges, Basic Pearl Jewels

We started our day quite early yesterday at Niagara Falls. We were up at 6:00 (5:00 our time) and out the hotel door by 7:00 to visit the Falls. This was a great plan because they are not very busy on a Sunday morning. Last year when we were here on a Saturday evening you could not get anywhere near the railing to take any sort of pictures.

No selfie stick here as our daughter was able to take our picture!!

She on the other hand has perfected the art of taking selflies without a selfie stick or mono pads as they are called in Maine. Not nearly as fun of a name!!

I really wanted to go on the Maiden of the Mist boat ride where they take you right up to the Falls, but that was not to be this trip!!

Even though it was a bright sunny day, it is still very misty there. Last year it was raining and at night so I was very glad to see them in the day light and without rain.

We stayed at the falls for a couple of hours and then headed home. We weren't sure we would actually make it home yesterday, but we made great time . . . no construction stops and not a lot of traffic!! It was a great 10 days but I am glad to be home!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 16, 2016

Stamp Club

In a couple of months I will be starting new technique/stamp club.

Each month we learn two new techniques and make pages like these. We also make a card using each of the techniques.

Every one then makes a minimum purchase and has a chance to be a hostess. If this is something you think you would like to do, let me know.

By the time you are reading this I hope we are viewing the beauty of Niagara Falls. We will then begin our long car ride home hoping to arrive some time late tonight!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 15, 2015

Bloom For You

Here is another great card direct from the display boards in Utah.

I love the colors in this card . . . great for fall!!

Stamps: Bloom For You, Petite Pairs

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe

Accessories: Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Fun Flower Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Crumb Cake 3/8" Satin Ribbon, Tip Top Taupe 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 14, 2015

Watercolor Wings

Here I am again with another butterfly card off of the display boards.

I love the colors in this one!! I haven't made any blue butterflies myself but they are really pretty!!

Stamps: Watercolor Wings

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories: Bold Butterfly Framelits, Greetings Thinlits, Big Shot,

Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday we had an absolutely awesome day. We had the opportunity to go sailing again!!

This is such a once in a lifetime experience and we have been lucky enough to be able to do it twice. What a great way to spend you anniversary!!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

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August 13, 2015

Vintage Leaves

Here is another card that was on the display boards. I loved the combination of the leaves and the wording from Wild About Flowers

I can tell that Vintage Leaves is going to get a workout this fall. It is fabulous!!!

Stamps: Vintage Leaves, Wild About Flowers

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizazz, Very Vanilla

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Leaflits Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

While our accommodations are not as awesome as last year, they are still pretty cool. This year we rented a small two bedroom cabin from the same people.