Stamping with Michelle

February 2022 Virtual Stamp Club

As I write this, we've just come through a weekend that featured a blizzard and over a foot of snow.  I'm not much of a winter person, and I think I was definitely longing for spring when I created these designs! For the February virtual stamp club, we will be working with a combination of Saleabration and January-June catalog.  Virtual club members agree to make a $35 purchase each month for six months.  Each month, they will receive the tutorial for that month's cards as well as my monthly tutorial.  At the end of the six months, they will also receive a $20 product credit.  New members are welcome anytime!

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code AVU2THZW I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my February virtual stamp club.  It's been a long winter, and this month's cards will have us thinking of spring.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

Envelope of Hearts Valentine

Materials:
    Stamps: Sweet Conversations
    Ink: Real Red
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 5" x 3 3/4" and 1/2" x 2 3/4"
        Highland Heather - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" (2)
        Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper - 1" x 3 3/4" and 3" x 3"
        Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Paper - 2" x 3"
        Real Red - 2" x 2"
    Accessories: Sweet Hearts Dies, Gingham Folder and Stampin' Dimensionals

Valentine's Day cards are always fun to create.  I don't know if it's the colors or the hearts or all the love, but I do enjoy them.  This was a card that I tweaked from a design that was shared with me by my friend Ruth.  I just love the hearts that are cascading from the center of the little envelope. The rose gold metallic paper adds a little bit of sparkle to the design which makes it just that much more special.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

#SimpleStamping Friday: Special Moments Friend Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Special Moments
    Ink: Evening Evergreen
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Pool Party - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Evening Evergreen - 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
        Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper - 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (4)

 

 

 

 

 

We have some amazing Designer Series Papers, and sometimes I like to make a card that really helps to showcase them.  Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card is one of those cards.  I chose to use the Friendly Hello DSP which is a Saleabration option available until February 28.  I cut the paper into 1 3/4" squares and then layered it onto a contrasting square of card stock for a window pane effect.  I completed the card with one of the sentiments from the Special Moments stamp set which is also a Saleabration option.  I love this set, and it is one that will definitely stay on my shelf after Saleabration concludes.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

January 2022 Paper Pumpkin: Kisses and Hugs

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's always a lot of fun to open my Paper Pumpkin box and see what fun projects await me.  Stampin' Up does a wonderful job coming up with beautiful cards and versatile stamp sets.  The January Paper Pumpkin kit, Kisses and Hugs, was obviously designed with Valentine's Day in mind.  That said, these adorable little notes would work equally well for a wedding card, bridal shower, or just to say "I love you!"

The February Paper Pumpkin kit is going to shake you out of the winter blues and send you out on safari!  The Safari Celebration kit will allow you to create nine cards that will turn any occasion into a celebration!  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure you don't miss the boat, umm, safari truck.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

Turtle Friends Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Turtle Friends
    Ink: Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Soft Suede and Early Espresso
    Card Stock:
        Crumb Cake - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 2" x 3"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 3" x 4 1/4"
        Granny Apple Green - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Pacific Point - 5 1/8" x 2 1/4"
    Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Dies, Gingham Folder, Turtle Punch, White Frayed Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

We had another birthday in my family recently and one of my nephews turned ten.  I decided to use the Turtle Friends set and this card is a result of a couple of different designs I saw on Pinterest.  I love the sweet little expression on the turtle's face, and I think my nephew enjoyed it too.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

Amazing Silhouette Sympathy Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Amazing Silhouettes and Special Moments
    Ink: Mossy Meadow
    Card Stock:
        Pear Pizzazz - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 1 1/8" x 3 1/4"
        Crumb Cake - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 2 1/2" x 5"
        Mossy Meadow - 2 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    Accessories: Stitched Greenery Die, Fine Art Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

When I sat down to create a card with the Amazing Silhouettes set, it was an easy choice to make it a sympathy card.  When I stamp sympathy cards, I like to use muted tones and simple imagery that conveys heartfelt wishes without being overly flowery or ornate.  The simple images in the Amazing Silhouettes set fit that description nicely.  I chose to pair it with the Stitched Greenery Die for an understated background that reiterates the tree image.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

#SimpleStamping Friday: Sweet Conversations Valentine

Materials:
    Stamps: Sweet Conversations
    Ink: Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Calypso Coral - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        So Saffron - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    Accessories: Blending Brushes

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so for today's #SimpleStamping Friday card, I opted to create a Valentine.  This card is super quick and easy and would be a snap to make into a birthday, thank you or all occasion card instead.  The basis of this card is the swipe background which I created using the Blending Brushes.  It took a couple of tries to figure out how much pressure I wanted as I swiped the brush across the paper, but once I had that determined, the rest came together really quickly.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

February 2022 Paper Pumpkin: Safari Celebration

The winter months can be long, and what better way to break the winter doldrums than with a safari.  Okay, so maybe you can't go on a real safari, but with the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, Stampin' Up will bring the safari to you!  This kit will allow you to create nine safari themed cards that will make any occasion a celebration. 

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription service that allows you to receive a specially designed kit every month shipped right to your door.  Each kit contains an exclusive stamp set, ink and the supplies that you will need to create that month's projects.  Paper Pumpkin is $22 a month plus tax and you can cancel at anytime.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure you get in on the next mailing.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winter months can be long, but the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Safari Celebration, is giving you something to celebrate.  Subscribe by February 10 to make sure the Safari doesn't leave (ship) without you!

Awesome Otters Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Awesome Otters and Hello Beautiful
    Ink: Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Highland Heather - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Fresh Freesia - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper - 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
        Basic White - 3 1/2" x 5"
    Accessories: Scalloped Contours Dies, Soft Suede Light and Dark Blends, Crumb Cake Light and Dark Blends, Highland Heather Light and Dark Blends, Fresh Freesia Dark Blends, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, 21-23 In Color Jewels and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

One of my nieces had a birthday last week, and we had our family party for her yesterday.  When I sat down to make her card, I pulled out the Awesome Otters, but I actually started my design with the Designer Series Paper.  This is one of the patterns in the Valentine's paper, but this illustrates nicely the versatility you get out of one package of DSP.  The Awesome Otters set is one of the Saleabration options that you can choose for free when you place an order of at least $50 through February 28.  Make sure you check it out.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessings of Home Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Blessings of Home
    Ink: Basic Gray
    Card Stock:
        Basic Gray - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Heart & Home Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5" x 3 3/4"
        So Saffron - 5/8" x 4 1/4"
    Accessories: Flowers of Home Dies, Flirty Flamingo Light and Dark Blends, So Saffron Light and Dark Blends, Old Olive Light and Dark Blends, Classic Matte Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

Have you ever had a card design in your head and then when you sit down to create it, it comes out exactly like you imagined? That's what happened with this card, and it is a beautiful thing! The floral image is actually one really large image and as I was looking at it, I was trying to think of a different way that I could use it.  I decided to stamp the image in the corners of my Basic White card stock and then I die cut around it.  That left me with the floral image with square corners which could then be placed on the card.

When you place an order on my website in the month of January using hostess code ENH92DX3 I will send you my Sweet Conversations tutorial for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

January Specials and Promotions

Check out my January virtual stamp club.  This month, I am focusing on all new products.  Get more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The January Paper Pumpkin kit, Kisses and Hugs, will allow you to send loving wishes all year long! Subscribe by January 10 so you don't miss it.