Stamping with Michelle

Birthday animals

Yesterday, we celebrated the first birthday of my niece.  As many of you know, last year, I began the process of becoming a birth doula (my website is here), and it was my attendance at Amelia's birth that put me on that path.  I knew I needed to create a special birthday card, and I was quite pleased with how it turned out.

Materials: Fox and Friends and Create a Cupcake

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso and Whisper White

Ink: Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Scalloped Square Die and Polka Dot Embossing folder; Owl punch, Paper Piercing tool and mat, Blushing Bride ribbon, Linen thread, Basic pearls, Scalloped Oval punch, 1 3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, Stamping sponge and Stampin' Dimensionals

Isn't it just darling?  I have to admit that I had a sample that I took the basic sketch from, but I loved the result!  I particularly like the little monkey in the background.  My niece is a bit of monkey herself who can't sit still!  The owl punch adds a fun bit of interest.  I'll definitely have to pull Mr. Owl out some more and play with him.

I've almost got my samples finished for my next stamp a stack class, so stay tuned for those details.  If you want to put it on your calendar, it'll be held on Friday, February 4.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Valentine's Day

Hey everyone!

I know that I've been largely absent since before Christmas.  I enjoyed some time off for sure!  I meant to post last week, but the week got ahead of me.  Ah well...now that the holidays are over, the next major holiday on our radar is Valentine's Day.  Here's a sample to tickle your fancy:

Materials: XOXO

Cardstock: Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Whisper White; Real Red Glimmer paper

Ink: Real Red and Melon mambo

Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, small heart punch, Stampin' Dimensionals and mini glue dots

 

This is a new stamp set featured in the Occasions mini catalog.  Did you notice the little hearts?  They are punched out of the new glimmer paper.  If you love the glitz and sparkle of glitter but hate the mess (me!), then this paper is definitely something you will want to get.  

This Valentine's Day card is one that we will be making in my workshops this month.  It is also one of my swap cards that I am bringing to our Leadership conference in Nashville later this week.  I'm supposed to fly on Wednesday, so pray that the snowstorm doesn't make things nasty!

I hope you have a great week!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle