CARD: Lighthouse of Hope from the High Tide stamps

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Today's card share is a gorgeous "Wow" Lighthouse card from the Stampin Up High Tide stamp set.The blue ombre background is from the Serene Scenery DSP stack. I just love this stamp set, it's so easy to make a wow card. Here are some more ideas created with it.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 30 – Window Box & Stylish Stems Dies

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 30 Window Box and Special Reason Dies

February 28, 2017 On today's show we are showcasing the Stampin Up Window Shopping Bundle and the Sprecial Reason Bundle. Sharing some super cool projects, including this Home Decor string of paper lantern lights complete with copper foil dragonflies and butterflies. Linda shows how to assemble these great boxes. We share some fabulous projects created from both bundles. Photos of all of our projects are shown below. See the replay video below.

CARD: Thank You card from Swan Lake

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This swan is just lovely. It's from the Stampin Up Swan Lake stamp set. I adore everything that I've seen made with it. I have a few ideas here on my blog (click here) . I love the swan cut out and layered over the Stiched Shapes oval die. The flowers are colored with Stampin Write Markers and touched with the Gold Glitz Dazzling details glitter pen.

CARD: Dragonfly Dreams meet Inside the Lines DSP

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Here's a beautiful card from the Stampin Up Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and coordinating dies. The dragon fly wings were cut from Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper. Then layered over a section of the new Sale-a-bration Inside the Lines Designer Paper. The DSP was colored with Stampin Write markers.

CARD: Thank you from So Very Much SAB stamps

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This is a fun and easy card from the Stampin Up So Very Much Sale-a-Bration stamp set. It's a thank you card. The "thank you" was embossed in copper first. Then the Watercolor Wash was stamped over it in Tip Top Taupe for this cool effect. Combined with a little Peak-a-boo Peach for a "pop" of color. Designed by Linda Bauwin.

CARD: Thank you friend card from the Bookcase Builder Set

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Thank you for being my friend card from the Stampin Up Bookcase Builder stamp set. Simple and classic design. I'm really digging this stamp set. The strip of designer paper on the side is from the In Color designer paper pack.

CARD: Look Who’s Turning 30 Birthday Card with Tie Dyed stamps

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Look who's turning 30 birthday card fun from the Stampin Up Tie Dyed stamp set. Combined with the Number of Years stamp set and coordinating framelit dies for the #30. You can change the age to any number (20, 40, 50, etc). The numbers were cut from the In Color designer paper stack (polka dots) and the star embellishments are from the Urban Underground Embellishment Kit.

ONLINE CLASS: How to make an Avant Garden Friend “Wow” Card

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So excited for today's "Wednesday Live Stamping Class", it will be held at 11am EST on my Facebook Page. You can download the free PDF below. The replay video tutorial and links will be posted below right after the live broadcast. Today we'll be making this WOW card from the Avant Garden stamp set that is available free with orders during Stampin Up's Sale-a-bration event. The leaves take it from great to WOW! They were cut with the Botanical Builder dies from Copper Foil card stock. The words are from the Suite Sentiments stamp set, the oval is cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.

BLOG HOP: Amazing card created with SAB new Glimmer Paper & Reverse Words

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I love the the new Stampin Up Sale-a-bration products that were released this morning. This glimmer paper is to die for. And the Reverse Words stamp set is so cool! Here it is stamped in Tempting Turquoise and Pool Party on the edges for this cool effect. I have a video below of the new SAB products below so you can see the new glimmer paper up close.

CARD: Swan Lake meets Inside the Lines for a Super Cute Baby Card

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The world just got cuter ~ Baby Card from the Stampin Up Swan Lake Stamp Set in the Occasions Catalog. So stinkin' cute with the Swan and baby ducklings. The background is the new Inside the Lines Designer Paper that is available free during Sale-a-bration. It was colored with the ink pads and a blender pen.

CARD: To someone who makes others so happy from Avant Garden

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This card is a simple "wow". Created with the Stampin Up Avant Garden stamp set (sale a bration) and the Blooms & Bliss DSP collection. The flowers and leaves are a 2-step stamp, then cut out with scissors. The words are stamped, then cut with the Stitched Shapes dies (oval). A little optional sewing steps it up even more.

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: How to make a Patriotic Star Blast Birthday Card

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Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Birthday Theme Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest give-away (below). To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below. My blog hop share today is for this patriotic "Celebrate You" card. Created with the Stampin Up Birthday Blast Stamps and coordinating Star Blast dies. The Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper packs a real WOW into the card. See my video below for how to make this card, and download the free pdf for dimensions and supply list.

CARD: Congratulations from the Bookcase Builder Set

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This card is a great card for so many occasions: Graduation, Father's Day, Congratulations, etc. Created with the Stampin Up Bookcase Builder stamp set in the Occasions catalog. Coordinating with the Party Animal Designer Paper.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 29- Succulent Garden Suite

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 29

February 15, 2017 We sure had fun sharing the Stampin Up Succulent Garden Suite on today's episode of the Stampin Scoop Show. We started out with some audio technical difficulties (no sound), which thankfully we were able to fix right away.

CARD: Big on Birthdays WOW card

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This card is a real WOW! The images from the Stampin Up Big on Birthdays set were stamped on Watercolor Paper, then a little Soft Sky watercolor wash was painted on the background. The letters are highlighted with the Gold Pen SU used to carry (you could use a gold paint pen too). The Gold Satin ribbon is a fabulous finishing touch.

CARD: A friend like you from the Avant Garden Sale-a-bration set

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This is a gorgeous WOW card from the Avant Garden stamp set that is available free with orders during Stampin Up's Sale-a-bration event. The leaves take it from great to WOW! They were cut with the Botanical Builder dies from Copper Foil card stock. The words are from the Suite Sentiments stamp set, the oval is cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.

CARD: Wherever you go today from Swan Lake

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Today's card share is from the Stampin Up Swan Lake stamp set in the Occasions catalog. It's a simple and beautiful card. Colored with the ink pads and aqua painters for a soft touch. The floral embellishment is from the Falling in Love Embellishments.

VIDEO: Highlighting with Blender Pens and High Tide Lighthouse Stamps

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Today's how-to video is for this gorgeous WOW card featuring the lighthouse from the Stampin Up High Tide stamp set. I love how this came out, it is stunning. I stamped the lighthouse on the Serene Scenery DSP. The image is highlighted with the white craft ink and a blender pen. See the video for instructions and tips.

CARD: Beautiful SAB Avant Garden Thank You

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A beautiful card, created from a beautiful stamp set. This was made with the Stampin Up Avant Garden Stamp Set. Earn this set free during Stampin' Up's Sale-a-bration 2017 with a qualifying order. The colors are Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum and Blushing Bride. The Scallop Ovals are cut from the Layering Ovals dies.

CARD: Little Moments Baby Card from the Bookcase Builder stamps

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The Stampin Up Bookcase Builder stamp set is perfect for creating card for any occasion you can imagine. Graduations, book club parties, baby announcements and more. Today's card is the adorable card is for a new baby. Using the sentiment "Today's little moments become tomorrow's precious memories". The shelves are filled with baby items: rubber ducky, piggy bank, baby bottle, teddy bear, etc.

ONLINE CLASS: How to use the new Watercolor Pencils with Blender Pens

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I'm pretty excited to share my very first "Wednesday Live" online class. It will be live at 10am EST this morning on my Facebook Page. The video will stay up on my Facebook Page, Youtube and Vimeo following the broadcast so you can watch it later, or go back to it for reference. I have a free PDF below with the supply list if you want to follow along. You don't need to have the supplies to enjoy the class and techniques. I will have Prize Patrol for the live participants, hope to see you there.

CARD: Thanks for building me up from Nailed It

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This card is such an awesome masculine card idea. Featuring products from the new Stampin Up Urban Underground Suite in the Occasions Catalog: Nailed It Stamp Set, Build It Dies and Urban Underground DSP. The tools were cut out of Silver Foil, then the handle of the hammer is colored in with a black sharpie.

CARD: When your birthday comes around from Carousel Birthday

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I love when your birthday comes around ~ from the Stampin Up Carousel Birthday stamp set and coordinating Cupcakes & Carousels DSP in the new Occasions Catalog. The horse image is stamped in Early Espresso ink, then cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies. These dies give the stitched appearance. Then a little real stitching was added (optional) as an accent.

CARD: Hey Chick SAB Watercolor Fun Card

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This is an adorable card created with the Stampin Up Hey Chick stamp set that is available for a limited time during Sale-a-Bration. The chicken and egg images were stamped on Watercolor Paper, and color with the new Stampin Up Watercolor pencils (see video below). The background paper is from the new Succulent Garden collection.

VIDEO: How to watercolor with ink pads using Everyday Hero

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The Stampin Up Everyday Hero stamp set is a BYOSH (Build Your Own Super Hero) set. On today's video, I'll show you how to build this super stinkin' cute girl hero. And you can swap it out and make this a boy as well. I'm going to do some watercoloring with the aqua painters and ink pads on this video. Below you can see Veronica's original card. She watercolored with the new Watercolor pencils. I'll show you a trick to help guide you while stamping this rainbow.

CARD: Beautiful Swan Card from the Swan Lake set

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Here is a beautiful card, created with the new Stampin Up Swan Lake Stamp Set in the Occasions Catalog. Colored with Stampin Write Markers, the top swan was cute out and layered with dimensionals for the extra pop. The background texture was created with the Woodgrain Impressions folder.

CARD: Hello Love Valentine from the Sealed with Love stamps

Today's share is a fun and festive Valentine's Day card from the Stampin Up Sending Love Suite in the 2017 Occasions Catalog. Sealed with Love stamp set, Love notes framelits and Sending Love DSP coordinate perfectly together.

BLOG HOP: Bloomin’ Love Card on Valentine’s Day

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My share for the hop is this gorgeous Valentine's Day card. It combines the Stampin Up Bloomin' Love stamp set and this month's Paper Pumpkin kit (Jan 2017). Love these beautiful lace doilies, they are Very Vanilla on one side, and Whisper White on the other. This is the white side. The Sending Love Glassine Sheets was cut with the Lots of Labels die for the subtle background embellishment behind the doily. Some Gold thread and a touch of sewing / stitching really pull this card together. Had some help from my friend Veronica Zalis with this design. The Real Red solid "Love" heart and banners come from this month's Paper Pumpkin kit (Adoring Arrows Kit). I have more alternate projects, a video tutorial and giveaway for this kit. I'll post the details below.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 28 – New Stampin Up Papers

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 28

January 31, 2017 On today's episode we are showcasing the new designer papers from the Stampin Up Occasions & SAB catalogs, along with over 30 project ideas for inspiration. In addition we are celebrating our highest live viewer-ship EVER (Episode 27), Linda made these super stinkin' cute Party Hats out of the SAB Carried Away Designer paper to celebrate. For the party, we had the mega load of giveaways, including the newest Paper Pumpkin kit that will carry over for those of you who missed the live broadcast. You can still win. While we were celebrating this record, we broke it with this episode!! WOOT!

CARD: Love You So Much from the Birthday Blooms Stamps

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Gorgeous "love you so much" card from the Stampin Up Birthday Blooms & Bloomin' Love stamp sets. It makes a beautiful Valentine's Day card, and also a great birthday or anniversary card. The flower is watercolored with the Stampin Up Watercolor Pencils. Alternately, you could watercolor with the ink pads.