Stamping with Michelle

Gently Falling Sympathy

Probably one of the least favorite cards to make is sympathy cards.  However, there probably isn't any greater expression of love then sending a sympathy card.  I found myself in need of one of these cards last week.  My current favorite set is the new Gently Falling leaf set from the Holiday Mini catalog.  I thought it would make a fantastic sympathy card:

Materials: Gently Falling, Sympathy words from a retired set

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake

Accessories: Aquapainters and Stampin' Dimensionals

For some reason, I always gravitate to the soft blue, green and brown combo when creating a sympathy card.  Before the color changes it was Bordering Blue and now Baja Breeze has become my go to color.  It is a very simple card, with some basic watercoloring, but I thought it very effectively captured the feeling I wanted.

Gently Falling is only available through January 3.  To purchase this or any other supplies, click on the Shop now link on the left and then on the upper right when you get to my web page.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

 

Create a beautiful seasonal wreath!

One of the things that caught my eye in the new Holiday mini catalog was the Simply Scored tool.  We  got to see and try the new tool at convention.  On display, they also had the wreath that is showcased.  I thought it looked like a fun project, and new it would make for a great class!

I am pleased to announce that I have this class coming up on Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30pm.  You have your choice of either the Christmas or the Fall wreath.  The class fee is $30, and I'm super excited.  

I had a lot of fun putting these wreaths together, and I think you will too!  Register with a friend for twice the fun!

Just imagine the compliments you will get with this wreath displayed in your house. Space is limited, so be sure to register by September 23.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Christmas card stamp a stack!

It might not feel like winter yet, but now is the time to start planning your Christmas cards.  That gives you plenty of time to get your supplies back so that hopefully you aren't stamping at the last minute.  I know, I know....do as I say, not as I do!

Anyhoo...to help out with that, I am planning the first of my three Christmas card stamp a stacks.  Would you like to see one of the cards we'll be making?

You can barely see it in the scan, but this card also utilizes the new Simply Scored tool.  Can I just say, I had no idea what I was missing! This board is simply amazing.  I've got another class planned for later in the month that will really utilize this tool.

So...anyway...here are the details:

 

Christmas Stamp a Stack Class

Date: Friday, September 16, 2011

Time:  7:00pm                            

Place: Michelle's house               

Class fee: $30 if prepaid by September 14, or $35 at the door

 

We will be stamping a total of fifteen cards, three each of five different designs.  You will also receive a $10 credit on order placed that evening.  You can see all the different samples if you click on over to my Stampin' Up! website here

Since stamping is always more fun when shared, sign up a friend and you'll have double the fun!  Space is limited, however, so be sure to get your paid reservation in soon..

Happy Stamping!

Michelle