Stamping with Michelle

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

I just wanted to make one last shout out for the $99 starter kit promotion! If you have every considered joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator, now is the time.  The price can't be beat, and the starter kit is chock full of brand new products.  Plus...when you sign up this month, you will receive a kit to make this adorable Keepsake Christmas box:

The box is actually fairly large, probably about 6x8 and would be great on display or for storage.  The kit you will receive has a value of $40 and includes a brand new Christmas stamp set that will only be available in the holiday mini catalog.  I am planning a night towards the end of August when we can all get together and create this box together.

I would love to have you join my group. But, you can't wait!  This fantastic offer ends on July 31.   Just click on the flyer on the left under Recruiting Promotion, then when you get to my website click on Join the Fun on the top right.  I am planning a special downline night on Monday, August 1, and you are welcome to join us!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Welcome Wreath

I have a different type of a project to show you today.  Generally, I tend to stick to hand stamped cards.  However, I was really inspired by a project that I saw on display at convention, and I couldn't wait to come home and make my own.

Isn't it just the cutest thing ever!  I am so excited with how this turned.  I started with a standard grapevine wreath that I got at Joann's.  I cut the welcome letters out of chipboard using my Big Shot and I colored them with Chocolate Chip craft ink and a sponge dauber.  In the meantime, I cut another piece of chipboard to the size I wanted and I covered it with a piece of DSP from the Paisley Prints package.  When the letters were dry, I attached them to with the Tombow Liquid glue (the one with the green cap).

The flowers were created using three of each size of the flowers on the Fun Flowers die.  I stamped some layers and then I ran them through the Paper Crimper and crumpled them up to give them a nice wrinkled look.  I layered them and they are held together with a crystal brad.  I also put the brad through a piece of 1/4" grosgrain on the back so I could tie the flowers to the wreath.  

After I had the flowers on, it still felt like it needed something, so I added the butterflies.  Perfection!

I'm looking forward to changing out the decorations based on the seasons.  I can do leaves for fall, snowflakes for winter....oh the possibilites!

You can purchase all the products to create your own welcome wreath, by clicking on the shop now buttons on the left of the blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Wouldn't you like one of these bags?

So, I'm still on a post-convention high!  One favorite of every convention is the Momento Mall where there are always loads of fun logo products that we can purchase.  If you attend any of my workshops, you'll be seeing some of the many things I bought.  Yes....I spent more than I intended!  LOL!

Here is one of the goodies that I bought:

 

These are reusable shopping bags.  Aren't they adorable!  Wouldn't you just love to have one of your very own?  Well......you can!  Book a workshop for August, September, or October and I will give you one of these adorable bags.  I just might tuck a little surprise inside as well!  These are available only while supplies last, so be sure to get your date on my calendar!  I've got lots of ideas to share from convention and I'd love to share them with you and your friends!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Back from Convention

I am back from a fabulous week in sunny Salt Lake City.  I had an absolutely fantastic time.  Stampin' Up! is a wonderful company to be associated with.  They take such good care of their demonstrators!  I thought it would be fun to show you a picture of all the free, yes I said free, goodies I came home with!

I came home with SEVEN(!) stamp sets, a Simply Scrappin Kit, a Simply Sent kit, and a package of holiday mini catalogs.  (Yes...that is a sneak peek of the cover!)

This is the bag that we received at check in:

Isn't it just beautiful!  It is going to replace the bag I currently use to carry my catalogs and order forms to workshops.

Inside this bag, when we checked in, we also received this:

Any guesses of what it is?  Does this help?

It is a catalog that his been three-hole punched to fit into this binder.  The tabs correspond to the different sections of the catalog, so we can flip right to the specific section that we need.  Each divider also has a pocket so we can slip flyers inside if we'd like.  Cool, isn't it!

I have to say that this past convention was one of the absolute best that I have ever been to.  I would love to have you join me in Salt Lake City next year!  You can become a demonstrator for just $99 until the end of July.  Can't you just imagine yourself amongst 3000 other women who all love the same thing?!  It is absolutely priceless!

Contact me if you'd like some more information!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

New In Colors

I've been really busy this week getting ready for my open house tomorrow (I'd love to have you stop by!), but I wanted to make sure I showed you at least one sample using products from the new catalog!

 

Materials: Pennant Parade, Medallion and A Word for You

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Whisper White

Ink: Pool Party and Island Indigo

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Scalloped ribbon, Petite Pennants Builder punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

This card is just loaded with new products!  It uses three of the new In Colors...aren't they just gorgeous!  The pennant in the middle is from a new stamp set, and then there is the punch that goes with it.  Finally the ribbon is from a new collection.  The other side actually has white polka dots on it, but I wanted to use the plain side on this card.

Next week I am gone to Salt Lake City for my convention.  I can't wait!  I won't be posting, but I'll try to post something when I get home.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

New Catalog!

The new catalog is here!  I am really excited with this catalog.  There are some really fun new stamp sets, and the new In Colors are just fabulous!

I am planning my open house for next Saturday from 9:00 to Noon.  I'll have two free make and takes, plus my retired merchandise out for sale.  You're not going to want to miss it!  I'm also taking sign ups for my next round of clubs that begin in August.  I do both a stamp club as well as a scrapbooking club.  If the opportunity to stamp regularly, order regularly and get hostess benefits out of the deal appeals to you, let me know!

Finally, Stampin' Up! announced a special $99 starter kit for the month of July.  If you've ever considered sharing your love of stamping with your friends and making some money while you are doing it, the time has never been better!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle