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.

 

 

 

December Free Tutorial: Sweet Little Stockings Bundle

For December, I decided to focus on the Sweet Little Stockings bundle for my free tutorial.  Sweet is definitely a way I would classify this set.  Those little critters are just adorable.  That said, you can create lots of more classic designs without using the animals at all, and I even used the set to create a birthday card.

When you place an order on my website in the month of December using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Sweet Little Stockings 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

December Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

Frosted Gingerbread Double Z Fold Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Frosted Gingerbread
    Ink: Real Red and Old Olive
    Card Stock:
        Real Red - 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2";  3 1/2" x 10 1/2", scored at 3 1/2" and 6 1/2"
        Old Olive - 2 1/2" x 4", 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and 1 3/4" x 3 1/4"
        Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper - 3" x 3" and 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4", 3 1/4" x 3 3/4", 1 1/2" x 3" and 2 3/4" x 5"
    Accessories: Gingerbread Dies, Gilded Gems and Stampin' Dimensionals

Have you tried one of these Double-Z fold cards yet?  They are super fun and not terribly complicated.  They are also a great way to showcase some of your beautiful designer series papers.  The trick is to adhere the inside layers first.  Then with your card closed, you can flip the right front layer back to apply adhesive and then fold it back over to attach to the left front.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Words of Cheer Christmas Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Words of Cheer
    Ink: Cherry Cobbler
    Card Stock:
        Soft Succulent - 4 1/4" x 11", 5 1/2" x 2 7/16", 2" x 5"
        Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2" x 4"
        Basic White - 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" and 2" x 5"
        Evening Evergreen - 1 1/4" x 5"
    Accessories: Christmas Cheer Dies, Ornate Layers Dies, and Artistry Blooms Sequins

 

 

 

 

I made this card with a friend of mine, and I immediately loved the layout. First off, it is a tent card, which means the card stock is cut in half the long way.  I don't often think to create tent cards, but I'm always delighted when I do.  The tent layout also helps to emphasize the design that is created when using the Words of Cheer bundle.  While I wouldn't want to create fifty of these cards, you could create half a dozen.  To make it got even smoother, use the Adhesive Backed Sheets when you die cut your letters and they will be super easy to attach to the word.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Gorgeous Leaves Gratitude Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Gorgeous Leaves and Heartfelt Wishes
    Ink: Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive
    Card Stock:
        Sahara Sand - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Cajun Craze - 5 1/4" x 4" and 3/4" x 5"
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 1 1/4" x 3 3/4"
        Pumpkin Pie - 1 1/2" x 3 3/4"
        Old Olive - 1 1/2" xx 3 3/4"
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

It's #SimpleStamping Friday! Today I've got another beautiful sample I created using the Gorgeous Leaves set.  This card is truly only stamps, ink and paper, but the extra layers, help to kick up this simple card a notch.  I hand cut the banner ends to help add a little more interest and texture.  Just because a card is simple, doesn't mean it can't be beautiful!

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Christmas Season Bulbs Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Little Delights and Christmas Season
    Ink: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Shaded Spruce and Pacific Point
    Card Stock:
        Real Red - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Daffodil Delight - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Shaded Spruce - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        Basic White - 2" x 5 1/8" and 1 3/4" x 3 1/4"
    Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red Mini Ruffled Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

This card immediately throws me back to my childhood.  When I was a little girl we had the big, fat Christmas lights that we would put on our tree.  They were lots of bright colors and I always loved to look at them.  I recreated that look on this card by stamping the light bulbs in bright colors and then connecting them using my gray marker.  There's just something about those light bulbs that screams Christmas, isn't there?

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Eden's Garden Friend Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Eden's Garden
    Ink: Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen
    Card Stock:
        Soft Succulent - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Evening Evergreen - 5 1/4" x 4" and 2 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
        Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper - 3" x 4"
    Accessories: Eden Dies, Genial Gems and Stampin' Dimensionals

I don't know about you, but this deep into fall, I tend to only be thinking about Christmas.  That said, I don't want to lose sight of the beautiful Eden's Garden collection.  The Eden's Garden set and Eden's dies will continue to be available when the January-June catalog goes live, but the beautiful Ever Eden paper is only available through January 3 or while supplies last.  Featuring soft greens with gold foil accents, you will find lots of ways to use this gorgeous paper.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code PQ9VWPNT I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Learn to Stamp: Chalk Rubbing

Materials:
    Stamps: Snowflake Wishes
    Ink: Night of Navy
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 3" x 5 1/4" and 2" x 3"
        Night of Navy - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Ombre Specialty Paper - 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
    Accessories: So Many Snowflakes Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Wintry Folder, White Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Blue Adhesive Backed Gems, Soft Pastels and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I show you how to do chalk rubbing:

I always love it when I can find another way to use one of my products.  Chalk rubbing is a great way to bring out the fabulous texture that is achieved when you use our textured embossing folders.  The trick is to start with a light hand.  You can always continue to add color until you are happy with it, but once the pastels are on, you really can't take them off.

I also wanted to mention that this will be my last Learn to Stamp video for a bit.  I will continue to blog and do my other social media, but I need to take a little break from videos.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code UDHXEE27 I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Rainbow Whimsical Trees Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Whimsical Trees
    Ink: Melon Mambo, Real Red, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Coastal Cabana and Rich Razzleberry
    Card Stock:
        Real Red - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Rich Razzleberry - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 1" x 3 1/2"
    Accessories: Treasured Tags Pick a Punch, Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

For today's Minute to Make It Card, I'm going to show you this card which was inspired by one done by Elizabeth Rogers from Simply Elizabeth Crafts:

 

I've liked the Whimsical Trees set since I first saw it in the catalog, and as soon as I saw this card by Elizabeth Rogers, I knew I needed to copy it.  I changed a few things up, but it is basically her design.  I thought the rainbow colors in the trees were such a fun change from the traditional red and green.

I do want to mention, that this will be my last Minute to Make It video, for a little bit.  I will continue to blog and do my other social media, but I need to take a break from videos for a bit.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code UDHXEE27 I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December Paper Pumpkin kit, Lots of Pun, will allow you to create nine, lighthearted cards - a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season.  Subscribe by December 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

Learn to Stamp: Pinwheel Tower Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Whimsical Trees
    Ink: Evening Evergreen and Cherry Cobbler
    Card Stock:
        Soft Succulent - 5 1/4" x 5 1/2", scored at 1/2", 1 1/4", 2" and 2  3/4"; 2 1/8" x 5 1/2" (3)
        Basic White - 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (4)
        Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper - 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" (4), 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" (4) and 3/8" x 1 7/8" (4)
        Evening Evergreen - 3/4" x 1 7/8" (4)
    Accessories: Blender Pens

 

 

 

 

 

 

In today's Learn to Stamp card, I show you how to create a tower pinwheel card:

 

It seems like I'm always a little slower to get on board with different techniques.  I first saw these pinwheel cards at the end of the spring, but I didn't get around to making one until the end of the summer.  This particular one was designed by my friend, Ruth, and we made it when we got together to stamp at the end of August.  These cards look a lot more complicated than they really are, and are actually quite fun.  They fold flat to mail and will fit in a medium sized envelope like most other cards you might create.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code UDHXEE27 I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Snowflake Wishes Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Snowflake Wishes
    Ink: Blushing Bride
    Card Stock:
        Basic White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2' and 1 1/4" x 4"
        Blushing Bride - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper - 7/8" x 3 3/4" (5)
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

For today's #SimpleStamping Friday card, I wanted to focus on some of the paper from the Whimsy and Wonder designer series paper.  Those papers are just so pretty! I decided to take one design and cut it into strips that were layered onto a coordinating color of card stock.  The end result is a fun card in slightly non-traditional colors.  This is an easy technique that can be changed up just by switching out the papers.

When you place an order on my website in the month of November using hostess code UDHXEE27 I will send you my Whimsical Trees 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

November Specials and Promotions

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create cards and projects that have a taste of paradise with the Eden's Garden promotion.  The stamp set and dies are an early release, but the designer series paper, cotton paper and gems are only available until January 3 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until November 30, when you purchase the starter kit, you will get $125 in product for only $75!  That's $50 worth of product absolutely free!  Click here to purchase.