Stamping with Michelle

Merry Christmas!

I'm stopping by briefly for a driveby post today!  I'm planning to take the next two weeks largely off to spend with my family.

I'm so grateful for all of you and the blessing you are in my life.  Without you, I wouldn't have the business that I have. I look forward to serving you in the year to come!

I am still planning my quick and easy class on Monday, December 30.  It will be a sneak peek event with the new Occasions catalog and a great opportunity to relax after the hustle and bustle of the holidays.  We will make six cards and the class fee is $15 or free with a minimum $25 order.  Please RSVP by Sunday night.

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Weekly Deals for December 17

Yesterday morning when I sat down to do this post, the weekly deals on my website hadn't been updated and then I never got another chance to sit back down here.  So, I apologize for the lateness, but here are this week's weekly deals and digital downloads.

Stampin' Up is going all out with the weekly deal this week. There were not one, but two, pages of weekly deals!

You can order the weekly deals by clicking here

Also on Tuesdays we have no digital downloads. Here are this week's entries:

You can order this week's Digital Downloads by clicking here.

Also don't forget about my virtual class for December.  You have until December 21, to place your qualifying order.  The hostess code for this month's class is PB2P6FUA.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Christmas ornaments

This year for my church Christmas social we thought we'd do an ornament exchange.  Naturally, I had all kinds of ideas for hand crafted ornaments!  They've been done for a few weeks, but I didn't want to share them until after the social.  The social was this weekend, so here they are:

The first one was created using Festive Flurries and the matching framelits.  It doesn't show up really well, but I also sprayed it with adhesive and then sprinkled it with glitter, so the whole thing sparkles.

The second one features the stamp Prince of Peace.  I also used the Gift bow die to create the paper loops that the focal point is resting on.

In addition to the ornaments, I also made boxes for each one:

I was really pleased with how they came out.  What do you think?

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

December Virtual Card Class

I know I already released the details about this month's Virtual Card class, butI finally got my supplies in and was able to create a couple of the cards.  Would you like to see them?

Of course, the last card will remain a secret!

The code for this month's virtual class is PB2P6FUA.  Your order needs to be a minimum of $25 and you must use the code as that is the only way for me to track the virtual card class orders.  Everybody who participates will also get a free gift from me!

Ordes must be placed by December 21st.  I typically try to have the packages in the mail by the 26th, but, for obvious reasons they may go out a bit closer to the end of the month.

Here is the link to my online store so you can place your order!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

New: Photopolymer Set Countless Sayings

I know I already posted for today, but I wanted to get this information out to you right away.  Stampin' Up! just released two more photopolymer sets!

Just in time for Valentine's Day projects.  And, as always, they are each only $13.95!

You can order these sets by clicking here.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Is it Fall or Christmas?

I just realized I still have a couple of fall cards that I never shared earlier.  I guess I should post them before they've gone by entirely!

Here's one we did at my Quick and Easy class in October:

Stamps: Fabulous Phrases

Card stock: Crushed Curry and Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Thanksgiving Tablescape Kit, Stampn' Dimensionals

This card was actually created primarly using the Thanksgiving Tablescapes kit.  There are a lot of awesome things in this kit that you can't get anywhere else!  My favorite is the birch paper ribbon.  I didn't use it on this card, but, oh, my!  It's fantastic!

I know that Thanksgiving is gone by, but if you get it now, you'll be all set for next year.  You can find this kit in the Holiday catalog and it is only available through January 2!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Deck the Halls!

There is just something about embossing that goes so well with Christmas cards, isn't there?  It must be the richness of it.  Anyway, here's a card I did with my stamp club last month that features embossing:

Stamps: Christmas Messages

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque Embossing folder, Deco Label Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals

This card actually features TWO kinds of embossing, heat embossing and dry embossing.  It also feature my favorite framelits, the Deco Label framelits.  I love all the framelits, but I think those are the ones I reach for the most!  They are just so versatile.

You can order any of these products by clicking on the links above.  Also, there are still lots of great items left on the clearance rack, so be sure to check that out.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

The Clearance Rack has been updated!

Stampin' Up updated their Clearance Rack today, and you are definitely going to want to check it out!  There are retired items of up to 80% off!  When you order Clearance Rack items, you can also order any regular catalog merchandise.  This is a good chance to get items from the Holiday catalog before they are gone on January 2.

You can access the Clearance Rack by clicking here

Additionally, it is Tuesday, so here are this week's Weekly Deals:

 

You can see the Weekly Deals by clicking here

Finally, here are this week's Digital Downloads:

You can see the Digital Downloads by clicking here

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

 

Some candy (dots) for your Snow Day

I've posting weekly challenges for my downline in our Facebook group.  A couple of weeks ago, the challenge was to use the Candy Dots on a card.

Now, I can hardly issue a challenge without participating myself.  So, here's the card I created and shared:

Materials: Snow Day

Card Stock: Whisper White, Marina Mist and Soft Sky

Ink: Marina Mist and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Window Frames Framelis, Circle Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Rotary Blade, Neutrals Candy Dots, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I've seen several cards with the snow man stamped in white on colored card stock, but I hadn't yet done one myself.  I think he came out pretty cute, if I do say so myself!

You can order any of these supplies by clicking on the links.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Christmas with My Paper Pumpkin

My November Paper Pumpkin kit arrived right before Thanksgiving, and I think I squealed with delight when I saw it!  I finally had time to sit and play with it yesterday.  

The November kit made up four Christmas cards.  I didn't make any of my cards like the original sample, so I'll have to show you a picture from the instructions:

 

I had so much fun creating with this kit.  The little star garland is just adorable and the striped cards so festive.  Here are a couple of my favorite samples:

How would YOU like to get a fun box delivered to your mailbox once a month?  My Paper Pumpkin is only $19.95 a month plus tax (shipping is already included).  You get exclusive stamps, an ink spot, all your paper products to create that month's projects.  You have until the December 10th to sign up for the December mailing. 

In addition, I send out an email to my subscribers showing additional cards created with that month's kit.

Click here to enroll in My Paper Pumpkin.  My Paper Pumpkin would also make a fantastic Christmas present for a college student or an housebound senior citizen.

What are you waiting for?

Happy Stamping!

Michelle