Stamping with Michelle

Minute to Make It: Frosted Gingerbread Ornament Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Frosted Gingerbread
    Ink: Poppy Parade, Old Olive and Bermuda Bay
    Card Stock:
        Poppy Parade - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2" and 3 1/2" x 5"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4", 3/8" x 3" and 4" x 5 1/2"
        Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    Accessories: Gingerbread Dies, Scalloped Contour Dies and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

In today's Minute to Make It video, I show you how I created this card using the Frosted Gingerbread set:

The Frosted Gingerbread set contains three large images, reminiscent of gingerbread cookies.  These ornaments are one of them.  When I was creating this card, I started with colors pulled right from the designer series paper.  I added Bermuda Bay as a third color, and I like the contrast that it provides.  It is slightly untraditional color combination, but it provides a nice change of pace.

When you place an order on my website in the month of October using hostess code 9K3ENEWC I will send you my Christmas Season 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

October Specials and Promotions

Check out my October Virtual Stamp club.  New members are welcome anytime.  For more information, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With gift giving season right around the corner, Paper Pumpkin has got you covered.  The November kit, Gifts Galore, will allow you to create beautiful packaging for your holiday gifting needs.  Subscribe by November 10.

 

 

 

Framed Florets Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Framed Florets
    Ink: Bermuda Bay and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Pool Party - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Bermuda Bay - 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 3 1/2"
    Accessories: Bermuda Bay Light and Dark Blends, Calypso Coral Light and Dark Blends, Pool Party Light and Dark Blends, Old Olive Light and Dark Blends and Iridescent Pearls

 

 

Today is the last day to order from the current annual catalog as well as the January-April catalog.  This card was created using the Framed Florets stamp set which was featured in the January-April catalog.  This set is is one of the sets that is retiring, although all of the colors, as it happens, are not.  One of my favorite features of this stamp set is the lovely font on this sentiment.  

 

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of May using hostess code ZTUKNYM2  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin kit is all about our new In Colors.  Make nine cards plus get a chance to win a $25 voucher good for In Colors.  Subscribe by May 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

Sneak Peek: Zany Zoo Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Zany Zoo
    Ink: Copper Clay and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Lemon-Lime Twist - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Copper Clay - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Zoo Crew DSP - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Lemon Lolly - 2 1/2" x 4"
        Basic White - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
    Accessories: Zany Zoo Dies, Countryside Corners Dies, Copper Clay Light and Dark Blends, Basic Black Light Blends, Lemon Lime Twist Light Blends, Lemon Lolly Light Blends, Bubblebath Light Blends, Pool Party Light Blends, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

 

We have a new catalog coming next week, and I thought I would share a sneak peek design with you.  I made this card over the weekend for my nine year old nephew's birthday.  It is chock full of new products, including new colors, new papers, new stamps, new dies and new ribbon.  The Zany Zoo bundle is a fun bundle that will help you create cards for a birthday or even just as a pick me up.  Either way, I'm sure you are going to want to add this one to your collection!  That said, don't forget there is still another week to order any retiring products before they are gone for good.  Retired products sunset on May 1 and the new annual catalog begins on May 2.

 

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of April using hostess code KGNVMAMF  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

April Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin kit is all about our new In Colors.  Make nine cards plus get a chance to win a $25 voucher good for In Colors.  Subscribe by May 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

By the Bay Sympathy Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Seaside Bay
    Ink: Soft Suede, Evening Evergreen and Crumb Cake
    Card Stock:
        Soft Succulent - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Crumb Cake - 5 1/4" x 4"
        By the Bay Designer Series Paper - 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" 
        Basic White - 3" x 4"
    Accessories: Seaside Bay Days, Something Fancy Dies, Crumb Cake Light and Dark Blends, Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

I don't think Ive had a chance to share this card that I created using the Seaside Bay bundle and coordinating By the Bay DSP.  It was one of the first cards I made using these products and I think it is a perfect sympathy card.  The seaside theme along with the calming colors are perfect for conveying your thoughts to someone without being overpowering.  While the Seaside Bay bundle is carrying over into the new annual catalog, the By the Bay Designer Series Paper is not and I guarantee that you are going to want this beautiful paper in you collection.  I just checked our inventory list, and it is still available and it is actually even discounted.  Make sure you order it now before it is gone for good!

 

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of April using hostess code KGNVMAMF  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

April Specials and Promotions

Get a free box organizer in the April Paper Pumpkin.  This organizer fits perfectly in a Paper Pumpkin box and will help you organize your supplies from past kits.  Subscribe by April 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

Happy Hedgehogs Baby Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Happy Hedgehogs and Celebrating You
    Ink: Sweet Sorbet pad and Early Espresso pad
    Card Stock:
        Petal Pink - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" and 2" x 2"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
        Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Sweet Sorbet - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and 3/8" x 2 1/4"
    Accessories: All That Dies, Hedgehog Builder Punch, Heart Punch Pack, Crumb Cake Light and Dark Blends, Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo, Champagne Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in need of a baby card for a baby shower the next day.  I admit to feeling lazy and while I was at the store (the one with the big red bullseye) I decided I was just going to buy a card.  I went over the card section and I just couldn't bring myself to spend $6 on a card when I had a whole room of perfectly good card making supplies.  I came home and in less than ten minutes, I had this card put together.  Lesson learned....next time just make the card, lol.

 

This card has several retiring products on it including the Celebrating You stamp set, the Heart Punch Pack, the Country Floral Lane DSP and the Champagne Rhinestones.  Make sure you check out the entire selection of retiring products.  The Last Chance Sale begins today, and things are sure to move quickly.

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of April using hostess code KGNVMAMF  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

April Specials and Promotions

Get a free box organizer in the April Paper Pumpkin.  This organizer fits perfectly in a Paper Pumpkin box and will help you organize your supplies from past kits.  Subscribe by April 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

Decorative Borders Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Decorative Borders and Something Fancy
    Ink: Orchid Oasis and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Orchid Oasis - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 1/2" x 3 3/4"
        Tahitian Tide - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 4 1/4" x 3 3/4" and 2" x 3"
    Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Tahitian Tide Light and Dark Blends, Orchid Oasis Light and Dark Blends, Parakeet Party Light and Dark Blends, Daffodil Delight Light and Dark Blends, Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

We are all super busy these days, and it is easy to have special occasions sneak up on us.  Today's card is a birthday card that is perfect for those times when you look at the calendar and you realize that your best friend's birthday was yesterday.  I like the sentiment on this card....who can argue with stretching out a birthday celebration, lol.

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of March using hostess code ZPPZAK3J  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

March Specials and Promotions

Get a free box organizer in the April Paper Pumpkin.  This organizer fits perfectly in a Paper Pumpkin box and will help you organize your supplies from past kits.  Subscribe by April 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

Sweet Citrus Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Sweet Citrus
    Ink: Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 4" x 5", 1 1/4" x 2 3/4" and 2" x 3"
        Granny Apple Green - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Daffodil Delight - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    Accessories: Sweet Citrus Dies and Folder and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

After the big snowstorm we had over the weekend, I thought it would be nice to share a card that was bright and cheerful.  This card uses the Sweet Citrus bundle to create a card that will bring sunshine to any recipient.  One of the unique features about this bundle is that you get not only coordinating dies, but an embossing folder as well.  To create this card, I first stamped my citrus pieces (which are one big stamp) on Basic White card stock.  Next, I ran it though the embossing folder, making sure to line up the stamped images with where they would be embossed.  Finally, I die cut the images so that they could be placed on the card.

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of March using hostess code ZPPZAK3J  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

March Specials and Promotions

It's the ten-year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, and in addition to fabulous projects, each kit this month will include an extra free gift!  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Forever Fern

Materials:
    Stamps: Forever Fern
    Ink: Starry Sky
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 1 3/4" x 2 1/4" (4)
        Pacific Point- 5 1/4" x 4"
        Starry Sky - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Sun Prints Designer Series Paper - 1 5/8" x 2 1/8" (3)
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

 

Today's #SimpleStamping Friday is a really great design that would be super easy to copy and change up just by changing out the elements in the rectangles.  I chose to use designer series paper in three of mine with a sentiment on the fourth, but you could stamp all three or do a combination.  And, just by changing the papers, you can completely change the feeling of the card.  I love when a design is nice and versatile!

Finally, when you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of March using hostess code ZPPZAK3J  I will send you a card kit containing the supplies to make these four cards that we created at my last card class.  I will also email you copies of the samples along with supply lists.

 

Happy stamping!

Michelle

March Specials and Promotions

It's the ten-year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, and in addition to fabulous projects, each kit this month will include an extra free gift!  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you check out our online exclusives, products that aren't shown in any print publication!  Check them out on my website here.

Petal Park Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Petal Park
    Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Calypso Coral
    Card Stock:
        Calypso Coral - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 3" x 3"
        Pale Papaya - 1" x 3"
    Accessories: Desert Details Dies, Something Fancy Dies, Petal Park Punch, Old Olive Light Blends, Calypso Light and Dark Blends, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

 

As I sit here typing up this post, we are in the midst of another snowstorm with more on the way at the end of the week.  It was below zero overnight Sunday night and spring feels like it is far, far away.  This card helps me to remember that warmer days will indeed come and is a great one to send out for a March birthday.  It uses lots of products from the January-April catalog, but you could also easily substitute many of those products with others.  The focal point image is the Petal Park stamp set and punch.  I love how easy it is to punch the flowers out and then quickly add them to the stamped image.  It makes placement super easy!

When you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of February using hostess code ZPPZAK3J you will be entered into a drawing for a mystery grab bag of products valued of at least $40.  These products are all retired, but they are new and unopened. Winner will be announced at the beginning of March.  

Happy stamping!

Michelle

February Specials and Promotions

It's the ten-year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, and in addition to fabulous projects, each kit this month will include an extra free gift!  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorate for spring with this adorable wreath!  The Wreath in Blooms kit is just what you need to chase the winter blues away.  Check it out on my website here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Cottage Wreath Best Wishes Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Cottage Wreath and Happiness Abounds
    Ink: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz and Blackberry Bliss
    Card Stock:
        Soft Suede - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Pear Pizzazz - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Blackberry Bliss - 2" x 5 1/4"
        Basic White - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and 5/8" x 3"
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

As I was getting ready to stamp my sample for this week's #SimpleStamping Friday post, I was scanning my stamp sets and my eyes rested on the Cottage Wreaths set.  This set was available last fall but has carried over.  In addition to the traditional balsam wreath, it also has a grapevine wreath, and I had the thought to create an all season wreath card. I had to pull in another stamp set for a general sentiment, but, hey, that's why we have a stamp collection, right?!  It actually came together fairly quickly and I love the way it turned out.

When you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of February using hostess code XX9ET2M6 you will be entered into a drawing for a mystery grab bag of products valued of at least $40.  These products are all retired, but they are new and unopened. Winner will be announced at the beginning of March.  

Happy stamping!

Michelle

February Specials and Promotions

It's the ten-year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, and in addition to fabulous projects, each kit this month will include an extra free gift!  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorate for spring with this adorable wreath!  The Wreath in Blooms kit is just what you need to chase the winter blues away.  Check it out on my website here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Beautifully Happy Floral Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Beautifully Happy
    Ink: Old Olive, Orchid Oasis and Daffodil Delight
    Card Stock:
        Orchid Oasis - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Old Olive - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper - 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
        Basic White - 2" x 3"
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

We are closing in on the end of this year's Saleabration, and for this weeks #SimpleStamping Friday card, my design contains not one, but two, Saleabration options.  Gotta work them in there, lol.  The Beautifully Happy stamp set is lovely floral set which you can choose with a $100 order.  The Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper was also an option, but I only realized when I went to post this card that it is no longer available. Yes, those Saleabration options do sell out.  There are still lots of great options and Stampin' Up even added some additional catalog choices at the beginning of this month.  You can view all the Saleabration options on my website here.

When you place an order on my website of at least $30 in the month of February using hostess code XX9ET2M6 you will be entered into a drawing for a mystery grab bag of products valued of at least $40.  These products are all retired, but they are new and unopened. Winner will be announced at the beginning of March.  

Happy stamping!

Michelle

February Specials and Promotions

It's the ten-year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, and in addition to fabulous projects, each kit this month will include an extra free gift!  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it.

Decorate for spring with this adorable wreath!  The Wreath in Blooms kit is just what you need to chase the winter blues away.  Check it out on my website here.