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.

 

 

 

He's All That Birthday Card

Materials:
    Stamps: He's All That
    Ink: Early Espresso and Sahara Sand
    Card Stock:
        Early Espresso - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Basic Black - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Sahara Sand - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        He's the Man Designer Series Paper - 3" x 4"
        Basic White - 2" x 3"
    Accessories: All That Dies, Gold Shimmer Ribbon, Matte Black Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

Masculine cards can sometimes be a little bit trickier to create.  One of the new offerings in the annual catalog is the He's All That suite of products, which is designed to make that process a little easier.  The set has classic images and the dies have some great shapes which will be useful far beyond any masculine cards you make with this set.  This is one of the cards we made at my annual open house this past weekend, and it was a big hit.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The June Paper Pumpkin kit, Pick of the Crop will enable you to create nine beautiful cards using seasonal images and sentiments.  Subscribe by June 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

Celebrating Sunflowers Graduation Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Celebrate Sunflowers
    Ink: Mossy Meadow and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Crumb Cake:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 4" x 4" (2)
        Soft Suede - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Thick Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Old Olive - 1" x 3 3/4"
    Accessories: Sunflower Dies, Old Olive Light and Dark Blends, Daffodil Delight Dark Blends, Soft Suede Dark Blends, Cajun Craze Dark Blends, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

This past Thursday, we got to celebrate my oldest son as he graduated from the local community college with an Associates's Degree.  He's been picking away at it for the last several years, so it was nice to finally see him reach that milestone.  I chose the Celebrate Sunflowers set as the theme of my card.  I tried to keep the flowers a bit more basic so that it would be more on the masculine side.  I think it came out pretty good.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The June Paper Pumpkin kit, Pick of the Crop will enable you to create nine beautiful cards using seasonal images and sentiments.  Subscribe by June 10 so you don't miss it.

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: New Horizons Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Artfully Layered
    Ink: Blackberry Bliss
    Card Stock:
        Basic White:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 5 1/4" x 4"
        New Horizons Designer Series Paper - 1" x 3 3/4" (3)
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card was inspired by another card I saw with a similar design. It is a super easy card that can easily be changed up by switching up papers and colors.  You could even make the strips white and the base colored and then stamp on the strips for a totally different look.  That's the fun things about a sketch...so many possibilities!

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The June Paper Pumpkin kit, Pick of the Crop will enable you to create nine beautiful cards using seasonal images and sentiments.  Subscribe by June 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

Hues of Happiness Mothers Day Cards

Materials:
    Stamps: Celebrating You
    Ink: Gorgeous Grape and Bermuda Bay
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2" and 2" x 2 3/4"
        Gorgeous Grape (Bermuda Bay) - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Fresh Freesia (Coastal Cabana) - 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
        Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - Flowers to die cut
    Accessories: Blossoming Happiness Dies, All That Dies, Stripes & Splatters Folders, Orchid Oasis (Tahitian Tide) Metallic Woven Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels and Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was Mother's Day, and I wanted to share the cards that I made for my mother and mother-in-law.  I used flowers from the Hues of Happiness designer series paper as the basis for my cards.  The flowers coordinate with the Blossoming Happiness dies which makes it super easy to cut them out.  I took the colors from the flowers and it was fun to create two similar cards by just changing the colors around.  One note, on the second card, I used the Tahitian Tide ribbon.  You wouldn't think that it would work well with the Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay, but it actually blends really nicely.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

In the Moment Graduation Card

Materials:
    Stamps: In the Moment and Celebrating You
    Ink: Balmy Blue, So Saffron, Pale Papaya, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Merry Merlot and Memento Black
    Card Stock:
        Balmy Blue - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2"
        Soft Succulent - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Very Vanilla - 2" x 4"
        Watercolor Paper - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2
    Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Water Painters, Soft Succulent Dark Blends Marker, Opal Rounds and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Today, my daughter graduates from college.  It seems like only yesterday we were dropping her off.  She went to college in upstate New York and I think I cried for the first hour on the way home. She has developed into a confident young woman, and I couldn't be more proud of her.  This is the card that I created to give her.  As I was trying to decide which stamp set to use, my eyes landed on the In the Moment set.  I like how this young woman is looking off into the distance.  It seems appropriate as my daughter embarks on this new stage of life.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Forever Fern card

Materials:
    Stamps: Forever Fern
    Ink: Petal Pink, Mango Melody, Soft Succulent, Pool Party and Evening Evergreen
    Card Stock:
        Sahara Sand - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2" and 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Evening Evergreen - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Petal Pink - 3 3/4" x 1 1/8"
        Mango Melody - 3 3/4" x 7/8"
        Soft Succulent - 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
        Pool Party - 3 3/4" x 1 1/4"

 

 

 

For today's #SimpleStamping Friday card, I pulled out an oldie but a goodie.  I probably don't need to tell you how much I love stamping with images from nature.  The Forever Fern set is perfect for this.  I actually was inspired by my shower curtain, which has different sections going across the curtain and each section has different designs.  That was the look I was going for and I think I achieved it pretty well.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Forever Fern card

Materials:
    Stamps: Forever Fern
    Ink: Petal Pink, Mango Melody, Soft Succulent, Pool Party and Evening Evergreen
    Card Stock:
        Sahara Sand - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2" and 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Evening Evergreen - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Petal Pink - 3 3/4" x 1 1/8"
        Mango Melody - 3 3/4" x 7/8"
        Soft Succulent - 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
        Pool Party - 3 3/4" x 1 1/4"

 

 

 

For today's #SimpleStamping Friday card, I pulled out an oldie but a goodie.  I probably don't need to tell you how much I love stamping with images from nature.  The Forever Fern set is perfect for this.  I actually was inspired by my shower curtain, which has different sections going across the curtain and each section has different designs.  That was the look I was going for and I think I achieved it pretty well.

When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 3-May 31, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get a selection of In Color products, valued at $66.50 for free!  Learn more by clicking here.

May Free Tutorial: Nature's Prints

I am super excited about my free tutorial for this month.  I fell in love with Nature's Prints suite of products the first time I flipped through the catalog, and I was really excited to see that it was one that I was able to preorder.  I had a lot of fun putting these cards together.  I did several using the coordinating paper, and, therefore, those colors, but I also tried to do a few that used completely different colors.

The Nature's Prints suite will be available beginning tomorrow when the new catalog goes live!  When you place an order on my website in the month of May using hostess code ZZ6XSTEJ I will send you my Nature's Prints 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

May Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sneak Peek Saturday: Wisteria Wishes Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Wisteria Wishes
    Ink: Old Olive and Orchid Oasis
    Card Stock: 
        Old Olive - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 5" x 3 3/4"
        Basic White - 3 1/2" x 4", 1/2" x 2 1/2"
    Accessories: Wisteria Dies and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Today is Sneak Peek Saturday, and it is the last sneak peek because the catalog goes live on Tuesday.  There are so many amazing products in this new catalog, and I can't wait for you to see them.  The Wisteria Wishes bundle is another one of our new bundles.  This card was inspired by a sample in the catalog and would hopefully bring a smile to somebody who needs a little encouragement.

Make sure you check out the retiring products.  There are still a few days left to get some of them.  When you place an order on my website in the month of April using hostess code SBUYTJKC I will send you my Hello Ladybug 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

April Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the Waves of the Ocean promotion which features an early release of the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and Waves dies along with the limited edition Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper, Blue Foils and Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels.  These products are stunning and you won't want to miss them!

#SimpleStamping Friday: Enjoy the Moment Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Enjoy the Moment
    Ink: Soft Suede and Mossy Meadow
    Card Stock: 
        Crumb Cake - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Soft Suede - 5 1/4" x 2 1/2"
        Basic White - 2" x 4 1/4"
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card uses one of my personal favorite retiring sets.  I love any of the nature sets, and I like when I can do collage style, abstract cards.  The Enjoy the Moment lends itself well to both collage as well as straightforward stamping.  This card is simple but still beautiful.  You only have a few more days to order this stamp set if you would like to add it to your collection.

When you place an order on my website in the month of April using hostess code SBUYTJKC I will send you my Hello Ladybug 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

April Specials and Promotions

The May Paper Pumpkin, Celebrating In Colors, will not only give you an opportunity to play with the new In Colors but also a chance to win $25 in Stampin' Up! product!  Subscribe by May 10 and see if your box contains a golden ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the Waves of the Ocean promotion which features an early release of the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and Waves dies along with the limited edition Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper, Blue Foils and Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels.  These products are stunning and you won't want to miss them!