December 14, 2018

Peaceful Poinsettia

Last night was Technique/Stamp Club since I was winging my way to Las Vegas on the first Thursday night of the month.  One of the techniques we worked with was Glitter Stained Glass.  

The picture does not do this technique justice at all . . . it is just beautiful in person.

Stamps: Peaceful Poinsettia

Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper, 

Real Red Glimmer Paper

Ink: Black Stazon, Shaded Spruce

Stampin'Blends:  Cherry Cobbler Dark, Shaded Spruce Dark

Accessories:  Detailed Poinsettia Thinlit Dies, Big Shot,  

Detailed Trip Punch, Window Sheets, Tear and Tape, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . I knew I was tired . . .  but I must have been more tired than I thought . . . I slept till 9:30 this morning . . . and I went to bed at a decent time last night!!

There is absolutely nothing on the calendar for the next three days so I am hoping to finish up my order of Christmas cards today if I work really hard and tomorrow for sure if I work at a slower speed today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 13, 2018

Making Christmas Bright

I had an opportunity the other night to teach a Christmas card class at a local maker's space in Iowa City.  Each participant made six Christmas cards . . . two each of three different designs.  This is one of them.

I found this card on Pinterest and I think the original blog it came from was Stamp with Bonnie.  I believe the participants, who were relatively new stampers really liked the way their cards turned out.

Stamps: Making Chritsmas Bright

Cardstock: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White,  Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: All Is Bright

Ink: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Crumb cake

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits,
Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
Banner Triple Punch, Christmas Bulb Builder Punch,
Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Because I was on my way to Las Vegas on the first Thursday of the month, Technique/Stamp Club is tonight.  My first order of business today is to figure out what techniques we will be working with and then get everything ready for it.  If I have time after that I will be continuing to make Christmas cards!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 12, 2018

Flourishing Phrases

I have used the set Flourishing Phrases a lot . . . but only the sentiments in the set . . . I seem to have overlooked the images that are there as well.  But not anymore in this simple but cool looking thank you card.

This is the last of the cards everyone stamping with me this week got to make!!

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Berry Burst, Early Espresso

Accessories: 3/8" Berry Burst Mini Ruffled Ribbon, 

Very Vanilla Solid Baker's Twine, Pearl Basic Jewels, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be another busy day . . . I have an early morning appointment and then back home to work on Christmas cards!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 11, 2018

Dashing Deer

I don't know about you but I need many thank you cards around this time of year.  This card would be easy to recreate using scraps of whatever Christmas designer series paper you might have laying around and finding coordinating cardstock.  You would have your thank you's done in no time at all!!

This is another one of the cards everyone stamping with me this week is making.  I love the Cherry Cobbler with the Garden Green color!!

Stamps:  Dashing Deer

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Dashing Along

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, 

Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Darling Label Punch Box, Banner Triple Punch,  

Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon,

Red Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals 

Today is going to be a busy day as I need to get ready for another Christmas Card class tonight at a Maker's Space in Iowa City.  I know exactly what we are doing . . . I just need to get the cardstock cut, the supplies gathered, and load the car.  If I have any time left I am planning on working on a big order of Christmas cards.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 10, 2018

Winter Woods

Winter Woods is another stamp set that I am very glad is carrying over for at least another 6 months.  I might even begin to like it as much as Lovely as a Tree . . . maybe!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week will be making.

Stamps: Winter Woods

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Classic Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Home Sweet Home!!  We arrived in back in Des Moines last night about 8:30 with no actual flight trouble at all . . . . I did have a small problem getting through security . . . for some reason I lit up like a Christmas tree when I went through the body scanner . . . must be my sparking personality . . . LOL!!  After spending the night at Jake and Hanna's I took off from there when they went to work and arrived home about 10:00 this morning.  I am planning on resting a little bit before taking off again for Iowa City and Make-It-Monday tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 9, 2018

 Wishing You Well

I am SO SO glad this set . . . Wishing You Well . . . is carrying over for at least 6 more months.  I just love it and can see it with all kinds of spring flowers and buds!!  This is a card I found on Pinterest and that originally came from Stamper Camper's blog.

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at Make-It-Monday.  I have a lot of the Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper and I wanted to be sure and use it one more time.  I just love the shimmery shine on some of the flowers in the paper.

Stamps: Wishing You Well

Cardstock: Gray Granite, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Frosted Floral

Ink: Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Tranquil Tide

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, Paper Snips, 

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Dimensionals

Our days in Las Vegas are coming to an end.   Last night we had a little free time and wandered on the strip a little bit, eating at a favorite restaurant of some people and watching the light show at the Bellagio. 

Today is Coronation Day . . . it has been a fun couple of days . . . something I have never been exposed to before . . . but definitely an experience. Shortly after the naming of Miss Rodeo America we will be taking off for the airport.  We have a late afternoon direct flight and will arrive in Des Moines at 9:00 tonight barring any problems.   I will leave for home as soon as Hanna and Jake leave for work tomorrow morning.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 8, 2018

Dashing Deer

I think I have used Dashing Deer more for masculine cards than I have for actual Christmas cards.  I just love all of the deer that are in this set.

This is another one of the cards that everyone will be making on Monday night.  I will have Christmas greetings along with me if you would like to make this into a Christmas card.

Stamps: Dashing Deer, Perennial Birthday

Cardstock: Crumb cake, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Detailed Deer Framelits, 

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Tear & Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals

We had a great first day in Las Vegas and supporting our friend that is competing.  We attended a fashion show and lunch, saw an incredible trick roper, and watched part of the rodeo in the evening.  We were all tired and called it a night early.  We are up and ready to go to Cowboy Christmas during the day today and maybe take in some of the sights this evening.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 7, 2018

Spirited Snowmen

Your friendship really does warm my heart, but I must say I am not sorry to be leaving snow and cold temperatures behind!!!  Hopefully by the time you read this Hanna and I will be in Las Vegas.

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Spirited Snowmen

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 6" X 6" Regals

Ink: Black Memento, Coastal Cabana, real red

Stampin' Blends:  Smoky Slate Combo, Pumpkin Pie Dark, 

Crumb Cake Dark, Pool Party Dark, 

Real Red Dark, Shaded Spruce Light

Accessories:  Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, 

Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very long day but I did manage to get most of my Christmas shopping done before I met Hanna and Jake for supper and ride to the airport.  I believe today we are going to a fashion show and a couple of other events.  I am hoping I have either warm enough or cool enough clothes for the temperatures out there . . . although I am not sure we will even be leaving the hotel.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 6, 2018

Country Roads

Here is the last of the cards I made for some friends to celebrate their daughter.  I LOVE being able to come up with cards for just about any occasion.  More about that below!!

This Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is so useful for so many kinds of cards. I have used it on Christmas cards, birthday cards, blessings cards . . . you name it and it has been on one of them.   

Stamps: Country Roads

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Celebrate You Thinlits, Big Shot

So . . . Hanna and I are headed to Las Vegas late tonight to cheer on and support one of her friends that is in the Miss Rodeo America competition. The encouragement cards I have been posting have been given to Hanna's friend this week as she has completed in several events like horsemanship and public speaking.  We will get into Vegas LATE tonight and probably be on the go the whole time we are there.  I am not sure what the internet will be like in our hotel . . . I hope to post daily, but may not be able to.  We return LATE Sunday night so I am staying with Hanna and Jake and coming on home Monday morning when they go to work, so it may be Tuesday before I post again!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

Stampin' Up!'s Close-Out Sale

The Stampin’ Up! Year-End Closeout Sale is going on now!!  Remember: Some items are last-chance and limited-inventory, and everything is available only while supplies last!

The full list of retiring items are located in the online store here.  Remember that all retiring items are only while supplies last!  So be sure to get your last minute Holiday Catalog favorites before they’re gone for good!

Keep in mind that some of the individual pieces of the bundles will be carried forward into the Occasions and Annual Catalogs but the bundle pricing will go away.  So pick up any of those bundles that you’re wanting before the prices go up on January 3!

The discounted items are located in the online store here.   There are a few overstock items from the Annual Catalog that have been discounted along with some of the retiring items, so go take a peek and grab those deals before they go away!

Place your order on line from my on line store- www.lyndawilson.stampinup.net

OR CLICK HERE!  Use the hostess code.  TF9ZSZAM

OR CONTACT ME BY CLICKING HERE for me to help you!

Happy Shopping!!

December 5, 2018

Hold Onto Hope

Very simple . . . but sometimes cards do not have to be layered and layered with lots of embellishments to convey your sentiment!!

This is another one of the cards that I made for some friends to send encouraging notes to their daughter.

Stamps: Hold Onto Hope

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Crosses of Hope Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Fine Tip Glue Pen

I almost have everything ready for Monday night, which was my goal before leaving tomorrow.  I just have to get the directions printed up and all is well. All things considered . . . that is the easy part!!  Then I just need to get myself and the house ready for me to leave!!  That might prove to be a little bit harder!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 4, 2018

Hold Onto Hope

I had a request for some cards that could be used as encouragement cards.  I think this one would be perfect to send to anyone to let them know you are thinking about them.

The blending of the colors is really way easier than I thought it would be when I started this card.  I am very pleased with the way it turned out.

Stamps: Hold Onto Hope, Waterfront

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Memento Black

Accessories:  Crosses of Hope Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for a hair appointment. After running a few errands I am meeting my brother and nephew for lunch when he is done with his doctor's appointment.  I am hoping to get home in time to work on some of my stamping projects this afternoon. 

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 3, 2018

Name Banners

What has been keeping me busy lately you might ask?  64 name banners that is what!!!

378 scalloped purple circles . . . 378 scalloped black circles . . . 378 stitched shaped circles . . . 378 large letter framelits . . . that is a lot of Big Shot cutting!!!  But they are done and I can deliver them when I go to Adel this Thursday before Hanna and I fly out to Las Vegas!!

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black, Whisper White 

Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, 

Stitched Shapes Framelits,

 Large Letter Framelits, Big Shot, 

Adhesive Sheets

We had a great time on our outing to Amana yesterday.  I found a couple of things I had been looking for and just enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas decorations that were around.  

Today I need to get in gear and get things planned and cut for next Monday's stamp night.  I am hoping to have everything all ready to go before I leave for Vegas on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the weather!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 2, 2018

Country Roads

I am beginning to think that this Country Roads stamp set may see more ink than I thought it would.  I am loving the sentiments that are in the set and the images are growing on me!!

The images are actually pretty good for masculine cards although I made this one for someone interested in horses and the western way of life.

Stamps: Country Roads

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Paper Snips, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this Julie and Jason are picking us up for what has become a yearly trip to the Amanas to look at the Christmas decorations and go out for brunch.  I wasn't sure the weather was going to cooperate, but I think it will just be overcast!!  Not pretty . . . but at least no snow, rain, or ice!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 1, 2018

Picture Perfect Birthday

Everybody needs birthday cards and I have been trying to use sets that are in the big Idea Book and Catalog so this card was perfect!!

I found one like this in different colors on Pinterest so figured out which designer series papers I had that would coordinate and came up with this one.

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday, Playful Backgrounds, Wishing You Well

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 2018-2020 In Color 6" X 6"

Ink: Black Memeto, Blueberry Bushel

Accessories:  Banner Triple Punch, Daceted Dots, 

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for a full day.  I am meeting Luetta in Kalona at a vendor show and then we are headed to Iowa City for some shopping and lunch.  We will finish our day by stamping with Susie this afternoon.  When I get home I want to finish up the banners I am making for Hanna if I can find the things I need to finish them in Iowa City!!

Happy Stamping!!