Linnie Blooms Spring/Summer 2014 Catalog

Welcome to Linnie Blooms!

The very first memory I have of feeling the thrill of being creative was when I was about 10 years old. I was at my one and only friend’s house and we decided to play “I Dream of Jeanie”. Of course, since she had beautiful long, silky blonde hair, she got to be Jeanie, which left me as Nelson. So, to make myself feel better about pretending to be the guy, I told her I had to have a suit jacket. So we rummaged through her mom’s fabric and proceeded to use her mom’s sewing machine to create a man’s suit jacket. I don’t really think it turned out (since we had zero experience in sewing), but in my mind all I recall is how much fun the possibility of creating something from nothing was.

And here I am 40 years later, still preferring to make up my own designs instead of following a pattern. I don’t try to take the hard route, but somehow that’s always been my way. I became a PC consultant for a large, local bank not because of any degree, but because I taught myself on the job. When my girls were in grade school I was the Girl Scout leader, organizer and trainer to others. And as if that wasn’t enough, I enjoyed five years as the day camp director. When I decided to leave the corporate world to be at home with my girls, I became an Image Consultant with BeautiControl. I loved the freedom of self-employment and learned so much about the direct sales industry. Years later I sold Avon and then took a step back to my creative love by becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Then my husband and I built a scrapbooking retreat in central Wisconsin. The past few years I’ve been on the fast track to solidifying my creative mission. While owning my own mixed media retail and consignment shop this past year, I developed my very own line of products. I’ve incorporated canvas and fabric into my artwork for years and finally realized that I need to share all of it with you! The best way for you to become familiar with my products is hands-on. This is why I teach my Creative Reps regularly on how to create beautiful pieces of art using my products and the mixed stitch concept.

So, thank you for taking the time to review my catalog and learning a little bit about me and Linnie Blooms. I hope my catalog inspires you!

Creatively yours, Linda Barutha, Owner and Founder

The “Mixed Stitch” Concept My crafting interests have always been diverse. I love crochet, sewing, paper crafting, scrapbooking, card making, painting and more! Now, that doesn’t mean that I’m great at all of these, but I love them and projects that incorporate them. So, when I decided to design my own products, I knew they had to be products that provide me with this type of variety.

Anyone that has seen me create, knows that I’m not very detailed, so my work with fabric reflects that. But, by using Linnie Blooms products I can have the completed project “look” like I did some awesome work while not actually doing any sewing at all. So, if you are like me and you love the look of fabric in your projects but aren’t great at sewing, you are going to LOVE my products! Likewise, if you are gifted and talented in working with fabric, you too are going to love my products as a base for your next project!

You will learn how to incorporate some craftiness and new mediums into your fabric projects!

One of my best examples is this “no sew” project I created. You start out Design by Cheryl Dossey with one of my long blanks and with some coloring of my shapes and textures, you put it all together without any sewing! Now, if you like to sew, you are more than welcome to, but, it isn’t necessary to get the same look!

I hope you will consider hosting or attending a Linnie Blooms Workshop so that one of our Creative Reps can teach you just how easy accomplishing a mixed stitch project really is!

Linnie Blooms Cares When I envisioned the type of company I wanted to run, I knew that I wanted to include a community service element. There are many, many worthy opportunities out there for giving back, so I really had to dig deep into my heart to determine which one resonated with me. A couple years ago I discovered the beautiful world of Brave Girls Club. Owned and operated by sisters Kathy Wilkins and Melody Ross, this duo really knows how to make a difference in the world. I have participated in many of their offerings and can tell you firsthand that their hearts are in the right place. One of their amazing projects is called the Truth Card Exchange. Here is the direct link which explains exactly what this service is all about: http:// bravegirlsclub.com/truth-card-exchange.

I believe that this project is something every artist, crafter or enthusiast can easily accomplish and feel great about participating in. Plus, our Linnie Blooms ATCs and Luggage Tags work beautifully in conjunction with this project. I hope you will agree!

Our Environment In addition to striving to help those in need, Linnie Blooms is also a very “green” company. Many recycled products are used in our manufacturing process. For instance, many of our canvas “blanks” are filled with recycled book paper and our scrapbook pages are filled with recycled calendars. I believe in reuse and recycling as much as possible when it makes sense. For this reason, if you are interested in donating your used calendars or books for this purpose, please mail them to: Linnie Blooms, 555 Bay View Rd., Mukwonago, WI 53149.

Both Linnie Blooms and our environment thanks you!

This catalog wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing talents of photographer, Sheyla Brydun. I can’t thank her enough for her skills, knowledge, flexibility and wonderful disposition.

Thank you Sheyla!

All images throughout this catalog were taken by Sheyla unless otherwise noted.

Host a Party Host a Mixed Stitch Workshop and earn amazing FREE and Half Priced items! Plus, you’ll be introducing your friends to a brand new way to create beautiful décor for their home as well as wonderful gifts.

Guest Sales

Free Hostess Product

Half Price

Hostess

Product

Shopportunity

$150

$25

1

YES

Special Collections that only a

$250

$35

2

YES

Hostess can order!

$350

$50

3

YES

$450

$60

4

YES

$550+

$75

5

YES

Hostess ONLY Specials!

We feature a different Hostess ONLY Collection at 50% off every month! Check with your Creative Rep to find out this month’s specials!

Need Creative Inspiration?

Then checkout the Linnie Blooms Design Team Blog!

Our Design Team shares numerous new projects every week! www.LinnieBlooms.com

HOSTESS SHOPPORTUNITY

Linnie Blooms Shapes are canvas die cuts that are ideal for mixed media artists. Hand-drawn by Linda Barutha, these shapes were chosen to assist all crafters and artists with their one-of-a-kind projects. The canvas shapes can be colored and stamped with your favorite products and then glued or sewn onto your projects. No more trying to match the exact color of embellishment to your project! Color it yourself!

Jars

Contents

Retail

Blooms

20 Sunflowers, 20 ea large and small leaves

$14.99 $12.99 w/out jar

Flutter

10 birds, 10 ea small and med butterflies, 10 owls

$14.99 $12.99 w/out jar

Nature

10 trees, 10 evergreens, 10 ea fall leaves

$14.99 $12.99 w/out jar

Shapes

10 pockets, 10 pennants, 10 arrows, 9 circles, 9 stars, 9 hearts, 10 rectangles

$14.99 $12.99 w/out jar

Linnie Canvas Shapes Bloom

Flutter

Shapes Nature

Linnie Blooms Card Kits

Card design by Therese Hennessy

1 Choose your Style: Bloom, Flutter, Nature or Shapes 2 Choose your Card: White, Cream or Kraft 3 Choose your Gelato Color: Tropical or 50’s Diner Mix n’ Match 4 Choose your LB Texture: Burlap or Mesh

Sunflower cards by Casey Heimos Bird card by Therese Hennessy

Card Kit

Contents

Retail

Bloom

6 blank cards, 6 envelopes, 6 flowers, 6 circles, leaves, LB texture, Mix'n Match Gelatos

$24.99 $15.99 w/out Gelatos

Flutter

6 blank cards, 6 envelopes, 3 birds, 4 butterflies, 3 owls, LB $24.99 texture, Mix'n Match Gelatos $15.99 w/out Gelatos

Nature

6 blank cards, 6 envelopes, 2 full trees, 3 evergreens, 6 fall leaves, LB texture, Mix'n Match Gelatos

Shapes

$24.99 $15.99 w/out Gelatos

6 blank cards, 6 envelopes, 2 pockets, 3 arrows, 6 circles, 4 $24.99 stars, 3 hearts, 5 pennants, 5 rectangles $15.99 w/out Gelatos

Journal design by Kimberly Congdon Card designs by Therese Hennessy

Don’t forget Baby, Wedding, Easter and Mother’s Day Cards

Scrapbook Page Kits 1

Choose your Layout Size: 8-1/2x11 or 12x12

2

Choose your Style:

Bloom, Flutter, Nature, Shape

Scrap Kit

Contents

Retail

Bloom

Two Blanks, 3 sunflowers, 3 ea large and small leaves, ribbon pack, and texture

$11.99

8-1/2x11

$13.49

12x12

Two Blanks, 2 birds, 4 butterflies, 2 owls, ribbon pack and texture

$11.99

8-1/2x11

$13.49

12x12

Two Blanks, 1 full tree, 3 evergreens, 6 fall leaves, ribbon pack and texture

$11.99

8-1/2x11

$13.49

12x12

Two Blanks, 1 sm and 1 large pocket, 2 arrows, 3 circles, 4 stars, 3 hearts, 5 pennants, 3 rectangles

$11.99

8-1/2x11

$13.49

12x12

Flutter Nature Shapes

3

Choose your Ribbon Color

4

Choose your LB Texture: Burlap or Mesh

Design and photo by Kimberly Congdon

Glue—Stitch Stamp—Spray Crinkle—Emboss Draw—Type IT ALL WORKS!

Design and photo by Rochelle Spears

Design by Linda Barutha

Mixed Stitch Journal Kits—9x11

Option 1: One 9x11 Mixed Stitch Journal 4 pack Faber-Castell 50’s Diner Mix’n Match Gelatos Designer Set $32.99

Option 2: One 9x11 Mixed Stitch Journal 4 pack Faber-Castell Tropical Mix’n Match Gelatos Designer Set $32.99

Option 3: One 9x11 Mixed Stitch Journal 2 Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz $33.50

Mixed Stitch Journal Kits—Mini 5x7

Design by Kimberly Congdon

Journal Kit

Contents

Retail

MS Mini Journal 1 One 5x7 Mini Mixed $24.95 Stitch Journal, 4 Pack Tropical Gelatos Designer Set MS Mini Journal 2 One 5x7 Mini Mixed Stitch Journal, 4 Pack 50's Diner Gelatos Designer Set

$24.95

MS Mini Journal 3 One 5x7 Mini Mixed $24.95 Stitch Journal and 2 Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz

Design by Kimberly Congdon

Mixed Stitch Décor Kits Start with a 5x11 Long Blank, then Choose: Your Medium — Gelatos or Color Shine Your Texture — Burlap or Mesh Your Style—Bloom, Flutter, Nature or Shapes

Tropical

5x11 Long Blank, 4 Pack Tropical Gelatos Designer Set, LB Texture, Choice of Bloom/ Flutter/Nature Shapes

$18.95

50’s Diner 5x11 Long Blank, 4 Pack 50's Diner Gelatos Designer Set, LB Texture, Choice of Bloom/ Flutter/Nature Shapes

$18.95

Color Shine

5x11 Long Blank, 1 Heidi Swapp $18.95 Color Shine Spritz, Choice of Bloom/Flutter/Nature Shapes, LB Texture

DIY with T! Therese Hennessy, “T”, is a crafting expert that loves to share her design ideas and creativity regularly via video and using Linnie Blooms products!

Just another added bonus for Linnie Blooms Creative Reps and Customers! You can simply link to Therese’s videos directly from our website. www.LinnieBlooms.com

Heart banner by Kimberly Congdon

Personalize...

Your home décor with your very own art projects!

Great things come in small packages...

Pocket design and photo by Rochelle Spears Flourish Pocket design by Kimberly Congdon

5x5 Blank Mini Mix Kit Includes two 5x5 Blanks‌ Choice of Shabby Trim, Stencil and Color Shine Spritz 5x5 Blank

$17.95

5x5 Blank design and photo by Cheryl Dossey

Mini Mix Kits

A5 Envelope Mini Mix Kit Includes two Envelopes…

Choice of Ribbon, Stencil and Color Shine Spritz $17.95

Canvas ATC Mini Mix Kit Includes 6 ATCs… Choice of Ribbon, Stencil and Color Shine Spritz $18.95

File Folder Mini Mix Kit Includes 3 File Folders…

Choice of Ribbon, Stencil and Color Shine Spritz $18.95

Luggage Tag Mini Mix Kit

Flourish Pocket Mini Mix Kit

Includes 2 Luggage Tags…

Includes 2 Flourish Pockets, 4” Hanger, White Embossing Paste ...

Choice of Ribbon, Stencil and Color Shine Spritz $17.95

Choice of Bloom/Flutter/Nature or Shape Die Cuts, and Stencil $24.95

Nothing makes working more fun than surrounding yourself with beauty.

Organize Linnie Blooms Mixed Stitch File Folders and Envelopes add a homey, happy feel to your dĂŠcor.

Display your project with a Melissa Frances Hanger Decorative Flower Clip

8”

$5.30

Decorative Flower Clip

6”

$4.50

Decorative Flower Clip

4”

$3.70

Decorative Hanger w/Clips

8”

$4.90

Decorative Hanger w/Clips

6”

$4.10

Decorative Hanger w/Clips

4”

$3.30

Decorative Scroll w/clips

8”

$4.90

Decorative Scroll w/clips

6”

$4.10

Decorative Scroll w/clips

4”

$3.30

Details that pull it all together...

4.5” Paper Doilies 24/pkg $1.99 2 Luggage Tags $3.49 6 pk Wooden Clothespins $2.49 2 yd. LB Shabby Trim $2.99 - Taffetta - Forest - Tangerine - Bluebird

Canvas ATC’s 3/pkg $1.89 20/pkg $16.99

Flourish Pockets 2/pkg $3.49

Happy Mail Banner by Karen Crossen Camera Card by Therese Hennessy

Set of 3 Mini File Folders $3.59 Canvas Bookmarks 2/pkg $1.89 20/pkg $16.99 A5 Canvas Envelope 2/pkg $3.59 20/pkg $18.99 Hemptique Cotton Baker’s Twine Card Set $3.49 Candy Lane, Cappucino or Tutti Frutti

Tropical Gelatos $9.95 ea.

50’s Diner Gelatos $9.95 ea.

Color Shine Spritz $5.99 ea.

Join Us! Ask about becoming a Creative Rep with Linnie Blooms and you’ll get unlimited training! We welcome hobbyists as much as the career-driven crafter!

Cover photo: Banner by Kimberly Congdon; “Believe” canvas designed by Teresa Cash; cigar box by Kimberly Congdon