Stamping with Michelle

Parisian Beauty Card

There is only one week left to purchase items from the retiring list before they are gone for good!  One of the bundles that came out in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog was the Parisian Beauty bundle.  Because of the changes brought about by COVID-19, I haven't been able to use this bundle as much as I would have liked, and I'm really sorry to see it go.  Here is a card I created with that bundle:

Materials

• Stamps: Parisian Beauty and Forever Blossoms
• Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Black
• Card stock:
•     Cherry Cobbler (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")
•     Petal Pink (5 1/4" x 4")
•     Pear Pizzazz (5 1/8" x 3 7/8")
•     Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper (5 1/8" x 2"
•     Whisper White (1" x 4 3/4" and scraps for die cutting)
• Accessories: Parisian Dies, Triple Banner Punch, Petal Pink Light and Dark Blends, Granny Apple Green Light Blends, Wink of Stella, Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

This was a card also features the Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper which I am equally sorry to see go.  I think this is one of my favorite DSPs of all time.  I colored the flower with the Blends markers and hand cut it out.  It comes from the Forever Blossoms set and compliments the flowers in the DSP perfectly.  When I was creating this card, I realized that it needed something in that spot and the flower was just the thing! I used Wink of Stella to color in the flowers in the DSP which gives the card a little extra shimmer.

You can order any of these supplies by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The Parisian Blossoms DSP is even on sale! The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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Seriously Amazing Ferns

One of our bundles that will be available in the new catalog is the Forever Fern Bundle.  It is such a versatile bundle, and I am really, really enjoying working with.  You can plan to see many more of these cards in the future :)

Materials

• Stamps: Forever Ferns and Ornate Thanks
• Ink: Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Early Espresso
• Card stock:
•     Sahara Sand (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")
•     Just Jade (5" x 2 1/2")
•     Crushed Curry (2 1/2" x 3 1/2")
•     Whisper White (3 1/2" x 1" and scraps for die cutting)
• Accessories: Forever Flourishing Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Greenery Embossing Folder, Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Faux Suede Trim, Stampin' Dimensionals

This was a card I sent to several of my team members to celebrate their stamping anniversary, and it is just loaded with new products! Another one of the new products I'm enjoying is the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.  There are so many great shapes and I'm having to hold myself back from using them on every card.  

While most of these supplies aren't available until the new catalog launches on June 3, you will still want to check out the list of items that are retiring before they are gone for good, and many of them are even on sale.  You can place an order by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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Share Happiness with this Beautiful Bouquet Card

It has been so nice to see the sunshine a bit more, and to experience warmer weather.  It does so much to lift much spirits.  In much the same way, this bright and happy card just makes me smile.

Materials

• Stamps: Beautiful Bouquet
• Ink: Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody and Daffodil Delight
• Card stock:
•     Melon Mambo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2")
•     Whisper White (3/4" x 5" (4) and a scrap for punching)
•     Mango Melody (3/4" x 3 1/2")
•     Coastal Cabana (2 3/4" x 2")
• Accessories: 1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Story Label Punch, Holiday Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

This card looks more complicated than it really is.  I cut my four strips of white card stock first, laid them side by side and did my stamping before mounting them to the Melon Mambo base.  Alternatively, you could cut one piece of white card stock to 3"x 5", stamp it and then cut it into 3/4" wide strips.  I hand cut the edges of the Mango Melody strip to create the banner.

Both the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set and the 1 3/8" Scallop Circle punch will be retiring on June 2.  The punch is actually on sale for $6.40, so you'll want to get them both now.

You can order any of these supplies by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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Ornate Frames Bird Card

Today's card uses the Ornate Frames and Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper to make a delicate card that is sure to brighten anyone's day.

Materials

• Stamps: None
• Ink: None
• Card stock:
•     Whisper White (8 1/2" x 5 1/2", 4" x 5 1/4" and 2 1/2" x 3 3/4")
•     Champagne Foil (2" x 2")
•     Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (5" x 2" and a piece with a bird)
• Accessories: Ornate Frames Dies, Layering Squares, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Petal Pink Metallic Edge 1/4" Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

There are several products on this card that are retiring, and the one I'm most sad about is the Petal Pink Metallic Edge ribbon. I. LOVE. THAT. RIBBON.  Oh my goodness.  What am I going to do?  Anyway, many thanks to my friend Ruth, who shared this card with me.

I also put together a Minute to Make it video to give you the highlights of this card:

 

You can order any of these supplies by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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2020 In Colors Scrappy Card

Today's card features our five new In Colors to create a scrappy background.  From left to right they are called Bumble Bee, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Cinnamon Cider and Just Jade.  Aren't they pretty!

Materials

• Stamps: Ornate Thanks
• Ink: Night of Navy
• Card stock:
•     Cinnamon Cider (8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and 3/4" x 4")
•     Whisper White (4" x 5 1/4", 3 3/4" x 5" and 1" x 4 1/4")
•     Bumble Bee (3/4" x 4")
•     Magenta Madness (3/4" x 4")
•     Misty Moonlight (3/4" x 4")
•     Just Jade (3/4" x 4")
• Accessories: Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Just Jade 1/4" Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

While the card might look complicated, it really isn't. I started with 3/4" strips of each of the in colors of card stock and then I cut them at odd angles.  I didn't worry about being overly precise, but rather I just eyeballed it.  Then I attached them all to a piece of Whisper White card stock cut to 3 3/4" x 5".  The strips will be longer than the white card stock, but once they were all in place I just trimmed it all down to make it even.  Then you attach that to a piece of 4" x 5 1/4" card stock, which gives it the overall border.  I thought it was a rather fun way to show off all the new In Colors.

While these supplies won't be available until the new catalog goes live on June 3, there are still lots of great retiring products you won't want to miss out on.  Go to my Online store by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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Ornate Layers Painted Poppies Card

Today I have a few new products to share with you, and I'm also introducing my new video series, Minute to Make It.  But first, the card!

Materials

• Stamps: Painted Poppies and Itty Bitty Birthdays
• Ink: Black Memento and Calypso Coral
• Card stock:
•     Whisper White (8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scraps for stamping and punching)
•     Crumb Cake (4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and 4 3/4" x 3 1/4")
•     Old Olive (Scraps for die cutting)
• Accessories: Painted Labels Dies, Poppy Moments Dies, Ornate Layers Dies, Classic Label Punch, Calypso Coral Light and Dark Blends, Ornate Garden Ribbon Pack, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin' Dimensionals

This card uses the new Ornate Layers Dies to create an embossed look on my crumb cake layer.  I also used the Calypso Coral ribbon from the new Ornate Garden Ribbon Pack.  Both of these products will be in the new catalog but are available now as an early release.  

I'm also beginning a new video series that I'm calling Minute to Make It.  Obviously, it takes more than a minute to make a card, but in these videos, I strive to show you the highlights of how to make the card in a minute or less.  In this video, I focus on the sandwiching required to create an embossed look with the dies.

 

You can order these supplies, or anything else, by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

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Beautiful Day Mother's Day Cards

Today I'm going to show you the cards I made for my mother and mother-in-law for Mother's Day.  These cards have lots of my favorite products that are slated to retire when the catalog ends on June 2.  Of them all, however, my favorite product is definitely the Noble Peacock Speciality Designer Series Paper (the printed green piece).  That paper is absolutely gorgeous and will be making the short move from my active paper pile to the my permanent collection!  Right now, the Noble Peacock DSP is on sale for $10.15, but you won't want to wait as it is available only while supplies last.

Materials

• Stamps: Beautiful Day and Itty Bitty Greetings
• Ink: Black Memento and Rich Razzleberry
• Card stock:
•     Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry (8 1/2" x 5 1/2")
•     Noble Peacock Designer Series Paper (4" x 4")
•     Shimmery White (Approx 3" x 3")
•     Whisper White (Scrap about 3" x 1 1/2")
• Accessories: Label Me Fancy Punch, So Saffron Light and Dark Blends, Daffodil Delight Light and Dark Blends, Highland Heather Light and Dark Blends, Rich Razzleberry Light and Dark Blends, Old Olive Light and Dark Blends, Pineapple Punch Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Faceted Gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

The other product I'm going to miss is the Beautiful Day stamp set.  I just love how big and open the images are making them extremely easy to color.  That is another item that will be moving into my personal collection.  I stamped the large flower in the Memento Ink onto a piece of Shimmery White card stock before coloring.  Not only does the Shimmery White add a little bit of sparkle to the image, but it is also a bit thicker and has a slight sheen, making it particularly effective when paired with the Stampin' Blends.

 

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You can order these supplies, or anything else, by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

        

 

Ornate Garden Suite Sympathy Card

Today's card features the Ornate Garden Suite which is from the upcoming 2020-2021 catalog, but is available NOW as an early purchase opportunity!  I've been having a lot of fun with dies that come in this suite, and I think you are going to love it.  

Materials

• Stamps: Ornate Style and Peaceful Moments
• Ink: Bermuda Bay and Pool Party
• Card stock:
•     Pool Party (8 1/2" x 5 1/2")
•     Petal Pink (5 1/4" x 1 1/2" and scraps)
•     Rococco Rose (5" x 1 1/4" and scrap)
•     Bermuda Bay (5 1/4" x 3/4" and 3 1/4" x 3/8")
•     Whisper White (Scrap about 3" x 1 1/2")
• Accessories: Ornate Borders Dies, Ornate Layers Dies, Timeless Label Punch, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

This card pulls from both the Ornate Borders as well as the Ornate Layers Dies.  I think they pair nicely to create the delicate focal point on the bottom of the card.  The lighter color scheme lent itself to becoming a sympathy card, and I hand cut the banner under the greeting.

 

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You can order these supplies, or anything else, by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department, as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

        

 

Share Sunshine for COVID relief

It has been more than three years since the last time I blogged and so much has changed!  Six years ago, I began working in a school as the main office secretary.  About a year later, I decided I wanted to make the shift to school counseling, and I began my academic journey.  Between working full time and going to school full time, my Stampin' Up! business necessarily needed to take a back a seat.  As of right now, I am about a year away from completing my masters degree, and the time is right for me to shift my focus back on Stampin' Up! a bit more.  Additionally, our current stay-safe-at-home orders are making it difficult to impossible to hold in person classes.  Therefore, I have decided to turn back to blogging as a way to get some of the fabulous stamping products and ideas out in front of you.

Today, I am going to share a card I made with the Share Sunshine Digital Download.  Stampin' Up! has always been a leader in giving back to the community, and our current global pandemic is no exception.  When you purchase the Share Sunshine download, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the World Health Organization's COVID-Solidarity Response Fund and the United Way Worldwide's COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.  Since its release, Stampin' Up! has raised more than $123,000 for COVID relief. The download has fifteen pages of images and sayings appropriate for cards sent during this time of social distancing.  Share Sunshine is $12.00 and must be purchased separately from any other Stampin' Up! products.  To purchase the Share Sunshine Digital Download, click here.

This is a card that I made featuring this download:

Materials: Daisy Lane, Share Sunshine Download, Terracotta Tile card stock, Garden Green card stock, Whisper White card stock, Mosaic Mood Speciality DSP, Terracotta Tile stamp pad, Crushed Curry stamp pad, Medium Daisy punch, Leaf punch, Stitched Rectangles dies, Gold Faceted Gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

I just love the saying on this card.  Doesn't it feel like the last seven weeks have been exponentially longer than they actually are?  You'll want to pay attention, too, because there are several items on this card that are retiring, including the Mosaic Mood DSP, the Leaf punch and the Gold Faceted Gems.

You can order these supplies, or anything else, by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  The host code for the month of May is J2YNCUQM, and, if you use the code, I will send you four hand stamped cards.  If your order is more than $150, I will send you the hand-stamped cards, but please do not use the host code so that you can receive the host rewards yourself.  Please know that due to a staggered work schedule in the shipping department as well as the release of the retired list, orders are currently taking a bit longer to ship to you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle