B Line Designs

Childhood Garden

2012-01-27T10:41:00.000-08:00

Childhood Garden FF419F with its sentiment and flowers makes a beautiful card. Michelle Bodensteiner has brought it to life with her beautiful color pencil work. Her selection of scrapbook paper, die cut edges, the use of the Belle Jardinere Seal FF423C and the bling just send it into a garden from the heart.

Spring

2012-01-26T09:16:00.000-08:00

A mild winter so far.... Has my mind is turned

towards spring. This card would be a great way

to help someone else think of spring with a smile.

All stamping was done on white card stock. The

Daisy FF627E, Bird Silhouette FF232D, Screen Door SE428F(over stamped in grey with Gorgeous Background TM305G) were cut

out with a craft knife after coloring with color pencils and inks with a sponge. The card background was stamped with Gorgeous Background in a purple and then The Secret Garden FF611F and Textured Edges SE426G in black. Mount cutouts with glue and pop dots. Finish card with greeting Just Wanted to Say HF337D

B Line Design sewing and samples

2012-01-25T12:38:00.000-08:00

Samples are always inspiring to look at and I hope these speak to you.

Christmas Cloche samples by Susan Mostek

2011-12-05T10:17:00.000-08:00

Susan has created three beautiful inspiring Christmas cards with the Cloche HC219G. Home Sweet Home HC119F, and Making the Rounds HO113B are used on the beautiful cyan card.

Sleigh Bell HO117E and Believe HO116C have a tartan bow and Dream Catcher HO145F is playing in the falling snow. Touches of glitter, glittery paper, and snowflakes sparkle and bring out your smile. I hope you are inspired as much as I am. Thank you Susan!

Another beautiful Cloche Samples by Susan Moatek

2011-12-05T09:25:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful Cloche sample by Susan Mostek.

Susan Stamped the Cloche HC219G on green card stock and then added texture by embossing. Next using a craft knife she cut out the inside of the cloche. On white card stock she stamped Tabitha FA232F colored with color pencils, then over stamped it with the Cloche. Thinking of You

was added to the white card stock and then trimmed it into a banner, and edged with the dress color. To assemble she layered the card lining up the Cloches and the final touch was the banner at the bottom of the Cloche.

Cloche Samples by Susan Moatek

2011-12-05T08:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays! My dear friend Susan Mostek has designed some wonderful samples of our Cloche that I wanted to share with you. Susan is an awesome artist and teacher that

has done so many wonderful things for B Line Designs. We love you Susan!

The Cloche HC219G incases Cozy Cottage SE430F so beautifully. Susan stamped the cloche

on a powder blue card stock before texturing the card with embossing, then using a craft knife she cut the inside of the Cloche away. Next she stamped Cozy Cottage, coloring it so beautifully, then stamped the cloche over this. This was all done on white card stock. She completed the card by stacking the powder blue cloche cutout over Cozy cottage, lining up the Cloche. Embellishing with a tag stamped with Friends House HF314B, coloring the edges with green, tied it all together with a bow of matching blue floss. Love it!

Samples

2011-11-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

The weather here is chilly, the sewing and craft room are calling. A big pot of stew or something else aromatic in the oven would help complete the scene in my head. In reality I don't know what we are eating for dinner, I'm sitting in front of my computer and working on orders (thank you everyone for purchasing B Line Design stamps). I will have to wait until after work (just like most of you.) to create art. Here are some samples for inspiration. Beverly

A Stitch In Time samples

2011-11-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

You can view our latest supplement "A Stitch In Time" on our website..... blinedesigns.com

If you sew, know someone who loves to sew or like some of the sample ideas, its worth a look.

A Stitch In Time Launch

2011-11-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

I am so excited with the new supplement and by the orders that are coming in from todays release it will be in stores soon. Today I am posting the cover to the supplement and some

of the samples.

A Stitch In Time

2011-10-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

Samples, samples, and more samples is what I have been doing the last few days. It's so fun to design with stamps and all the great products at our disposal.

Start with bleach stamping on card stock using "Gorgeous Fabric".

Let completely dry and then stamp one of the labels from "Fabrique Labels" and "The Design Process" in black.

Next I stamped "The Design Process" on card stock and colored with Prisma color pencils, cut out the main large components and overlay. Layer your papers on card stock for a beautiful gift card.

They will be out soon and you can pick them up from your favorite stamp shop. Beverly

Were Back!!!!

2011-10-20T15:48:00.000-07:00

Were are happy to say "We are Back!" I could give you a lot of excuses for being away so long (and there are good ones), but instead lets just move on. So many things are happening with

B Line Designs. We are working on a new supplement!! The title is "A Stitch in Time". It is about a love for sewing, the memories of those who sewed for us, fabrics, and trims. As soon as the supplement is finished I will post the pages. We have been working on samples and I am loving the way the designs are mixing together. Here is a delightful sample using a fabric background, Singer Diagram, a stitcher names loving stitches and part of a cube with the spools.

Beverly

Beautiful Samples

2010-05-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

It is always wonderful to see B Line Design stamps in another artists work. Cheryl Valadez at The Ink Trap http://www.inktrap.blogspot.com has posted some beautiful samples you should check out. Thank you Cheryl

Twins

2010-05-15T06:39:00.001-07:00

I'm back...... I have been with our son's family for 5 weeks helping with our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter Charlotte during the birth of our identical twin grandsons, Dylan and Beckett. Everyone is healthy and they are a beautiful family. Now we are just scrambling to get caught up on orders. More posts to follow soon.

Wishing You

2010-03-13T19:35:00.000-08:00

Mia is out to enjoy spring and visit her neighbor Mr. Bird. I love playing with the stamps and seeing what combinations and techniques work well together. I think the stitching is a nice added tough.

Rosemary Marino

2010-03-10T05:44:00.000-08:00

Rosemary from South Carolina has sent some wonderful samples that I wanted to share with you. The top sample uses Tick, Tick, Tick stamped on card stock and spritzed for texture. Next she stamped on several colors of card stock that she cut out clock faces and layered so beautifully. The middle sample uses Wee Travelers, Manor Fence and snaps used in such a clever way with the punched flowers. The bottom sample incorporates Time Passages and Tick, Tick, Tick in subtle colors set off with a silver colored charm. Great Job Rosemary. Thank you!

Jewery and buttons

2010-03-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

Jewelry can be added to your vignette or can be used as the base for your whole piece (pocket watch). What is junk to one person (yes my family has been instructed to call my friends when I pass because they think most of my findings are junk) is treasure to another. The pocket watch faces are cracked and brought the price down. I think it will just add charcter to the finished piece of art.

Vintage ladies wrist watches remind me of my mother and are making a home on a beautiful hand in my bedroom.

Flee market finds

2010-03-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

Do you get an itch every so often to rummage through the tables at the local flee market or antique mall. Yesterday was just such a day for me and here are my finds and some ideas. The first purchase was tea cups and saucers. I am going to add some raffia in the bottom of the cup, a nice tea bag, then a couple of stamps, wrap in clear paper, and add a tag. Then send to a dear friend or a customer needing a door prize. They were $2 a set and very beautiful.

European Memories

2010-02-12T07:51:00.000-08:00

In my youth I dreamt of traveling to Europe and beyond. The books I read and the pictures warmed my heart. Finally traveling, meeting the people, eating the foods, seeing the history, the art, and the architecture has only deepened my romance. To express this passion. ART

I hope you enjoy and dream!

Artwork of Clare Howell

2010-02-10T12:00:00.000-08:00

Clare sent me a card that I had to share. I love how she made the collage on the envelope and the warm colors and light play on the card. Well done Clare.

Susan and I at CHA

2010-02-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

Just like all of you we are busy with our lives day in and day out. It is so fun to get away with friends and be in the art world. We hope you have an art event soon in your future. Beverly

Susan Mostek

2010-02-09T20:29:00.000-08:00

It is truly wonderful to have dear friends and I am happy to say one of mine is Susan Mostek. Susan has a busy life with her husband, two children, Ginger the dog, extended family, many friends and church but still finds time to do so much in the art world. She teaches, demonstrates for B Line Designs, is a member of an art group, and still has the time to make beautiful samples for us. Thank you!

Susan and I took the opportunity to head off to CHA in California and had a great time. Seeing friends, demonstrating, learning new techniques, and getting inspired. Here are some of Susan's samples that where displayed at the show.

Clare Howell

2010-02-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody,

I'd like to introduce you to a really great stamper. Clare Howell is from the San Diego, California area and works at Stamping Details. She is such fun to be around and really talented. She bleach stamped her clothing for CHA with B Line Design stamps and they were awesome.

Thank you Clare for getting our images out there. :)

Stampaway 2010

2010-02-03T15:48:00.000-08:00

Stampaway USA is a great stamping convention in Ohio every August. We are happy to announce we will have a booth and we are already making preparations. Here is a gift certificate that will be awarded at the show using some stamps from our March 1st release "Tattered Damask".

Gentlemen of all ages

2010-01-31T09:13:00.000-08:00

Man and his best friend are captured in these sample by Michelle Bodensteiner. From Aiden with a leash on his dog and sentiments about the importance of one person, to the fun loving card about a missing husband and dog, Michelle has captured the spirit of the men in our lives. My hope is that her creativity will inspire you to make cards for the men and boys in your life. Check out our catalogue "A Pick Me Up" to see many of the images. Thank you Michelle for putting so much of yourself into each and everyone of the projects.

Tattered Damask supplement

2010-01-29T10:51:00.000-08:00

We have a new supplement that is to be released March 1st. I love how the designs came out and am excited to present them to you. Here is the cover and the rest will follow very soon...

Samples from Michele Bodensteiner

2010-01-28T13:56:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more of Michelle's beautiful cards. She has used the images in such clever settings. Make sure you click on each to see all the details.

Michelle Bodensteiner samples CHA 2010

2010-01-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

CHA was a grand time to see B Line Designs in person, see great demonstrations by Susan Mostek and Beverly Seymour. The other awesome sight were all the great cards by Michelle Bodensteiner. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

CHA Supershow Anaheim 2010

2010-01-27T16:17:00.000-08:00

The Craft Hobby Association (CHA) puts on a wholesale show twice a year for the stores to see and purchase the latest ideas and products. Last summer and this January they also had a retail show. We were invited to demonstrate and show our stamps with Stamping Details from Poway (San Diego). DiAnn put together a gathering of several designers Kevin Nakagawa of Stampscapes, Nathalie Metivier of Magenta, Micheal Strong Designs, Tracy Weinzapfel of Helmar, Candy Rusmisel of BC Ventures, and Susan Mostek and myself from B Line Designs.

We all had a grand time meeting so many fans of B Line Designs. Thank you to DiAnne and Michael for such a great time.

Card Blitz Samples2

2009-12-08T08:36:00.001-08:00

Card Blitz Samples

2009-12-08T08:28:00.000-08:00

Here are all the samples from the Marietta Georgia "Card Blitz" Class.

Mini Trunk Show at Stamping Details

2009-11-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

Susan flew to San Diego to visit her parents. While she was there, she taught 4 classes and helped with a mini-trunk show at Stamping Details in Poway, California. If you live in or find yourself visiting Southern California, treat yourself to a visit there. DiAnn and her friendly staff will help you find whatever you need in their well-stocked store!

Classes were a hit!

Everyone loved the new images from A Pick Me Up supplement!

Home Tweet Home Class

2009-11-14T07:48:00.000-08:00

Recently went to Marietta Georgia to Rubber Stamp Fantasy for a trunk show and teaching. We had such a great time with Debbie and Gary Taratoot and their wonderful customers. I did an

evening of demonstrating and then three days of classes. Home Tweet Home was one of the classes we did. It is a double hinged canvas attached to a wooden house (thank you Bob for the great woodwork and assembly at the class). Birds was the theme with stamping, painting, collage, nests, twigs, birds, bird cages, and nesting. Everyones home turned out so well. Here are a few pictures from the class.

Awesome Screen Door

2009-10-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I wanted to share this awesome card send to us from Linda at Artful Blossoms on Hillcrest Ridge.

It's using our Screen Door and Leafy Vine stamps, scrapbook paper, black ink, and window screen replacement screen (its soft plastic to touch), black paper clip, and black velvette ribbon.

I love this! Thank you Linda

Bird Nest

2009-09-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Beautifully colored with color pencils and embellished perfectly. I love this sample
by Michelle Bodensteiner (Michelle is one of our sample designers and she makes the images jump off the page.) her use of color and balance is so pleasing to the eye. You can see more of her art on our web site blinedesign.com

Time for Christmas

2009-09-16T11:47:00.001-07:00

Some of my Christmas cards are religious in nature, others have snowmen or santa, and yet others are like this card and have a

general Christmas theme. It allows me to send cards that fit my

friends and family best. Besides who wants to sit and make 30 of the same card.......

New Christmas Images

2009-09-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

In the new supplement "A Pick Me Up" is a page of Christmas images that I have been having fun working up samples. I love that they work so well with the existing Christmas stamps we already have. The Grandfather Clock with the

mice are my favorite stamps today. I love Christmas, all that it stands for, and how people think of others.

May you have Happy Holidays in your future.

Back from Connecticut

2009-09-16T11:28:00.000-07:00

I have just returned from Connecticut where I had the privilege to babysit my 2 year old granddaughter Charlotte. Mom and Dad went away for 4 days to a wedding. We had the best time getting to know each other better and doing everything a two year old loves.

A Pick Me Up samples

2009-08-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

Just completed samples using designs from the new supplement. Love them....

A Pick Me Up catalogue

2009-08-22T14:14:00.000-07:00

The supplement is in the final stages.

"A Pick Me Up" is a beautiful catalogue with Christmas, Bird lore, vintage children, Silhouettes, and a great image of men to go with so many of our women. My mind is abuzz with ideas. Encouraging card to a friend, sympathy card, an arrangement of framed silhouette chairs, children, and women for my wall.

More to come.........

New Images Hooray

2009-08-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

I have been frantically working on new images. It's like starting with a blank canvas, then the ideas start coming, weeding, making the supplement beautiful, and then WOW! Here's a sneak peak at a few images.

Necklace photo

2009-08-14T07:29:00.001-07:00

Nature Necklaces

2009-08-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

B LINE DESIGNS SPECIAL OFFER

Necklaces.....back by popular demand, but this time they have a nature theme.

Go to your local store or order on-line. Let them know about the special and order. We have no minimums so the store can special order just what you want without hassle. Heres how it works. Purchase a minimum of $20. of B Line Design stamps and we will send you a necklace. Great way to add to or start your necklace collection. Thanks, Beverly

Michelle Bodensteiner's Creativity

2009-07-31T09:28:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of great dolls made by Michelle Bodensteiner using B Line Design Stamps in such a creative way. Michelle has a great eye for form, scale, and structure. Color pencils in her hands sing with a creaminess flow.

One of the things I love about allot of Michelle's art is the quirkiness or touch of fun mixed with class. Every detail is thought about and executed.

Hope these sample inspire you as they have me.

Color Penciling darker stamped areas

2009-07-29T07:33:00.001-07:00

A dear friend of mine Michelle Bodensteiner taught me how to color dark areas of a stamp. Like most of you I assumed you would loose detail if you tried to color over a dark area. With color pencils (Berol Prisma Color is the brand I use the most) you can change an image greatly. Just find the right darker color to enhance the black. Works great on eyes, hair, flowers, and in this case a skirt.

Travel is on our minds

2009-07-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Summer, Travel, Cruises, Boating.......

Drop a note to friends who wish they could travel. Let them know your thinking of them and times spent together.

Stamp music repeadly on cream cardstock, stamp Thomas and Bundle of Memories on white cardstock. Shade the cream card stock with ink and a sponge. Color the letters

(which has the name of many of my friends in the return) with color pencils. Cut Thomas and envelopes out and adhere to the background. Finish with Memories.

Bird Song

2009-07-02T17:03:00.000-07:00

Summer is here cards are so nice to have with you when you are traveling. Pre-address and stamp the envel0pes so you can just send an update without hassel.

This card is so quick and easy. Find a background paper in a lighter color and stamp with white ink. Stamping in black, stamp Gazebo Bird Cage (then make a mask), stamp Family Tree, Bird Silhouette, and Bird Song.

You are invited

2009-06-27T17:14:00.000-07:00

Laura FB112E makes a great invitation front standing in front of FB110G Retro Bubble background. Layer bubbles on main turquoise card. Stamp Laura,color, cut out, and layer.

On the inside of your card past in all the cook out dinner details you've printed on the computer and your ready to mail.

Best Friends

2009-06-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

Best friends are had to come by as well as cards for men and boys. This water colored card is easy and beautiful. Stamp Best Friends, heat set, and watercolor. The background is stamped on white with Columns, colored with color pencils on the columns and then watercolored with truquoise. Layer Best Friends and black card stock on top of background.

Butterfly Collection

2009-06-27T09:10:00.000-07:00

A Butterfly collection card is great for any occations. Stamp on white card stock and color with color pencils or watercolor. Trim it and consective layers for a complete card

Sweet Rides

2009-06-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

We have a Car Cube TP300G that makes the best mans card in short order. Here I layered ochre card stock with black and white card stock that has been staded with a straw stamp pad. Over this stamp Diamond Bar SE217E in black. Stamp white card stock with two of the Car Cube blocks, color with color pencils or pens cut out and edge with black ink. Adhere to straw layer just over the Diamond Bar. Finish off with stamping Sweet Ride from the Sweet Rides quartet TP307F. The card is always appreciated and admired.

Family Album

2009-06-22T08:02:00.001-07:00

Great card for reunion reminder or birthday.

On maroon card stock stamp Crackle Background in lighter color then maroon then stamp postmark collage in a darker shade of maroon. Now stamp Perfect Faith in black, Droplets Strip (color in with white pen), and family (Heritage Quartet). On white card stock, Color Sheet #1, and a page from an old book stamp Open Book. Cut out white card stock image of full book. Cut out top left page of book with child and background. Next cut out top right page with old book. Now layer pages on book and attach to card. Stamp Family Tree in black over book and main card stock. Stamp birds, cut out and attach. For a different look you can stamp Family Tree and Birds on transparency and overlay.

Garden Archways

2009-06-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and so are cookouts.

What better way to invite family and

friends to a garden cookout then a

beautiful layered card. Stamp your

background in a shade darker then your

paper with Architectural Designs and

Childhood Garden then color lightly with

colored pencils, next stamp it next in black

on light colored card stock then over stamp

it with Childhood Garden. Now stamp Child-

hood Garden and Bird Silhouette in black on

white card stock color with colored pencils,

cut out around flower head and birds. Layer

card with maroon, pink, birds and flowers.

Playlist.com

2009-06-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

Talented instructor in Taipei

2009-05-22T07:23:00.001-07:00

We have dear friends in Taiwan that love B Line Designs and have sent us several samples that we just had to share. They are very creative and beautiful. Thank you to Laura Liu the owner of Created With Love in Taipei for sending the samples and to her talented instructor Wei.

2009-04-30T07:22:00.001-07:00

Lunch at the Bistro

2009-04-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

Bob and I had lunch at a bistro in Paris very simular to our stamp Bistro(VI111G). I've added the lamp post (UK108D) to the street side and leaned a bike (BB502F) against it just as we saw in so many little bistros and cafes. The cool thing about getting to travel is now when I make cards like these I can smell the bread and flowers, and hear the people speaking in french and the sound of traffic in my head. It takes me there again and again. ;)

Classic Angle Form

2009-04-12T15:54:00.000-07:00

Here is the same sample with different coloration and the addition of wings.

She also has Crowned Fleurish medium SE422D by B Line Designs stamped

over skirting in mauve. Enjoy!

Classic Form

2009-04-12T14:46:00.000-07:00

Style, composition, and form are presented in this card.
1. Stamp B Line Designs Classic Dress Form LF101F in black Memories in on White card stock.
2. Stamp the words Sytle, Form, and Composition from B Line Designs Glamour quartet BA111D.
3. Color with Prisma Color pencils on bow, wire skirt, and pearls.
4. Cut white cardstock to desired size.
5. Cut mauve 1/4" larger then white and then citron green 1/4" larger then mauve.
6. Glue or double stick tape layers.
7. Fold card stock in half and score. Now cut 1/2" larger then the largest layer.
8. Glue on layers.

Inspiration

2009-01-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

As a designer, I am constantly looking for sources of inspiration. One of these is the Third Thursday Basement Babes group I belong to. This group is made up of extremely talented and wonderful ladies who meet once a month in the home of my dear friend, Jen Lowe. Jen has her own company, Jen-Lowe-Designs and is one of the most versatile artists I know. You will definitely want to check out her blog @ http://www.jen-lowe-designs.blogspot.com. She has been blogging every day for over a year now! Amazing!

This past Thursday we all sat down and created Valentine cards for B Line. What fun we had! You will absolutely want to look at our Art Gallery section here at B Line to see all the wonderful work that was created that day.

You may also want to check out two other blogs, http://AmideiMadness@blogspot.com and http://shellysblog-ne.blogspot.com for more inspiration.

Have fun creating!
Susan Mostek, Designer

One Stamp Challenge

2008-12-21T20:51:00.000-08:00

Have you ever looked at a stamp you love and wondered how many ways you could use it? This was my challenge with one of my favorite stamps – Sledding (H0140D). This wonderful stamp is so versatile and can be used to make great cards all winter long! Check out the following three card samples and you will see what I mean!

All three cards use the masking technique which consists of stamping the main image on your card and then again on a piece of scrap paper or a post-it note close the sticky area. Then cut out the paper image just inside the black outline. Finally, if using regular paper, use temporary adhesive on the back of the image and affix over the top of the same stamped image on your card. Now stamp other images around it and over the top.

For Card #1, stamp Sledders on card stock. Mask image. Now stamp Home Sweet Home (HC119F)in the background, slightly over mask.

Color. Add glitter to accent snow.

For the second sample, once again stamp sledders and mask. Create a curved mask from lightweight paper. Place in various locations over the sledders and stamp Pine tree (H0103D) multiple times to resemble a forest. Add glitter to represent snow.

Lastly, the third sample is made to look as if you are looking into the sledding scene through the trees. Stamp Bough from the Bough Duo (H0130G) and mask. Now stamp Sledding. Color. Affix to blue card which has been pre-stamped with Snowflake Border (H0141E) in white ink.

Voila! You have just made 3 different fabulous cards using the same image. Susan Mostek, Designer.

Gift tags

2008-11-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

Gift tags are an easy way to make someone feel really special without alot of work. Starting this week I will make

tags a few at a time to go on those special packages and on

the cookies and candy we give our neighbors. This tag was

done on a shipping tag with a dye ink pad, sponge, and a Memories black pad.

Cool Santa

2008-11-01T05:50:00.000-07:00

I drew this Santa with glasses. It is up to you to make them reading, sun glasses, or possible stamp images in the glasses like he is thinking of something (childs face, clocks, toys, etc.).

The stocking were hung

2008-11-01T05:31:00.000-07:00

Halloween has passed and Christmas is approaching. My mind has moved on to Christmas cards.

B Line Designs has come out with Holiday stamps and I made up a few samples. Color pencil (Berol Prismacolor) and water color are my favorite mediums. Hope you enjoy, Beverly

Stocking Christmas Card

2008-10-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

As you all hopefully know by now, B Line Designs released their much anticipated holiday supplement earlier this month.

I was set to teach classes at Stamping Details, a wonderful stamp store in Poway, CA., on the 17^th and 18^th. Well, after playing with the new stamps, I knew immediately that I couldn’t travel there and not teach a class using at least one of the new designs! I came up with a darling design using the Large Stocking HO105E and some pattern paper scraps and created a Mini Tag Bag class. It was a huge hit!

I then took this same design to make this delightful Christmas card which is featured here! Now pull out those left-over pattern paper scraps from previous crafting projects and let’s begin!

Start by stamping the large stocking twice on solid green cardstock and once each on two different pattern papers. Now cut the stocking images from the papers apart, cutting along the seam lines. Make sure the scraps you use for the top sections run all the way up to the top of the stocking.

Glue the pieces randomly onto one of the solid green images. You may want to use a black gel pen to go over the stitching marks. Cut out stocking. Finally, cut out only the top part of the image from the second green scrap. Use a metallic gold pen to highlight part of the image. Now wrap a small piece of gold braid around the top and tape to the back. Attach with foam tape over the previously assembled stocking.

To really add some fun, now add some small craft jingle bells to the top and toe portions of the stocking. Attach stocking to a folded card. Fun and easy!

Susan, Designer for B Line Designs

Festive Flags

2008-10-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

Here is an idea that is fun and easy to make but makes a great decoration.

1. Cut out the flag and circle pattern.

2. Trace around pattern onto card stock (don't be tempted to cut out yet).

3. Stamp designs (B Line Design stamps work the best ;)

4. Color the backgrounds with stamp pads and sponges.

5. Cut out and add color to the edges.

6. Punch holes and string together with ribbons.

7. Add the circles and stamp letters.

8. Hang at a window or on the mantel.

Enjoy!

blinedesigns.com

2008-10-11T11:03:00.000-07:00

The web site is up (blinedesigns.com) and looks sooooo good. We have been working hard to make the site easier to get around in and more exciting. Bob is working to get the samples scanned and up (there are some beautiful samples

coming). We also have added a line of Christmas stamps. Go to catalogues and supplements.