Stamping with Michelle

He's All That Father's Day

Materials:
    Stamps: He's All That
    Ink: Evening Evergreen
    Card Stock:
        Poppy Parade - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Crushed Curry - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Evening Evergreen - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        He's The Man Designer Series Paper - 3/4'" x 4 1/2"
        Basic White - 2" x 3"
    Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Fern Folder, All That Dies, Timeworn Type Folder, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was Father's Day, and this is the card I made for my father-in-law.  He is suffering from severe dementia, so I really just wanted a design that pleasing to look at since he will get more out of the aesthetics of the card than what it actually says.  The color inspiration came from one of the designer series papers in the January-June catalog.  Can you spot which one?

When you place an order on my website in the month of June using hostess code A2SEM9CQ I will send you my Happiness Abounds 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

June Specials and Promotions

The July Paper Pumpkin kit, Sending Good Thoughts, will have a nautical theme allowing you to create nine sand-tastic cards.  Subscribe by July 10 so you don't miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From June 1-June 30, when you purchase one the kits in our Kits Collection, you can by a second kit a half price!  Kits are subject to availability.  View the entire kits collection by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The January-June catalog retires on June 30.  Be sure to check out the list of products that are going away and save up to 50% on selected retiring products.  Shop the Last Chance products by clicking here.

He's All That Adventure Card

Materials:
    Stamps: He's All That
    Ink: Early Espresso
    Card Stock:
        Soft Succulent - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Early Espresso - 5 1/4" x 4"
        He's The Man Designer Series Paper - 2" x 5 1/4"
        Basic White - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
    Accessories: All That Dies, Gingham Folder, Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon, Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals

Today's card is another entry in the masculine card file.  It uses the He's All That set with the coordinating dies.  This is a card layout that I come back to fairly regularly.  I start with 5 1/4" x 4" layer, add a 2" strip of something one side, tie ribbon around the middle and then add my focal point. It's an easy design and great way to incorporate designer series paper.

There are only two more days to take advantage of the In Color Starter Kit promotion.  Learn more about it here.

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: 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!

Handsomely Suited Suit Card

Materials:

Stamps: Handsomely Suited

Ink: Merry Merlot

Card stock:

    Smoky Slate: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2, 2" x 2 1/2" and 3/8" x 4 1/4"

    Well Suited Designer Series Paper: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" and 3 1/2" x 5"

    Basic Black: scrap for die cutting

    Whisper White: scrap for die cutting

Accessories: Suit and Tie Dies and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Sometimes it can be a challenge to make unique cards for the guys in our lives.  Not anymore!  The Handsomely Suited bundle will allow you to make a whole range of cards perfect for any occasion.  You can create a suit and tie, a ladies' blouse, or even a card with suspenders.  I'm rather partial to the dapper looking bow tie on this card, myself.  Whatever you're after, this bundle will give you lots of creative options to help you get there.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code 9VJ4KKCS in the month of February, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Dragonfly Garden bundle 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

Make sure you check out my February Virtual Stamp Club.  New members are welcome anytime!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the month of March, you can celebrate life's milestones using the Here's To You Paper Pumpkin kit. In addition to all the supplies to create eight cards, you will also receive a bonus stencil set in this month's kit.  Subscribe by March 10 so you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a limited time, get the Hey Chick Bundle or its companion bundle, Hey Birthday Chick.  View the details here of visit my website

Sailing Home for Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, and today's card would be great for that occasion or any other masculine   card needs you may have.

Materials

• Stamps: Sailing Home and Itty Bitty Greetings
• Ink: Memento Black and Seaside Spray
• Card stock:
•     Smoky Slate (5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and a scrap for die cutting)
•     Misty Moonlight (4" x 5 1/4")
•     Seaside Spray (3" x 3")
•     Whisper White (3" x 3")
•     Crumb Cake (4 1/4" x 1" and a scrap)
•     Accessories: Smooth Sailing Dies, Circle Dies, Seaside Spray Light and Dark Blends, Smoky Slate Light and Dark Blends, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

The main color card stock on this card is the new Misty Moonlight.  I'm loving this shade of blue.  It is a deep slate blue and it pairs really nicely with the Smoky Slate card stock.  I've had this set for a while, but it was the first time I'd really played with the dies.  I think the rope provides a nice accent across the middle of the card and ties in nicely with the knot die cut that I added below the sailboat.

You can order these products by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  Anybody who places an order of $25 or more on my website during the month of June will receive my Sunflower Celebration Tutorial for free.  Make sure that you use the hostess code 93RR4CTY.  If your order is more than $150, please do not use the hostess code so that you can receive the Stampin' Rewards yourself.  You will still qualify to receive the tutorial, and I will send it automatically.  Although, Stampin' Up has resumed normal shipping operations, please know that they are still trying to catch up and orders are taking a little longer to arrive.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

If you place an order or host a party in the month of June of at least $250, you will get an additional $25 of hostess rewards absolutely free!

If you've ever considered signing up a Stampin' Demonstrator, when you purchase the starter kit for $99 in the month of June, you can add any stamp/tool bundle from the new catalog to your starter kit for free!

You can purchase the starter kit on my website by clicking here.

Collage Curios Masculine card

We are well into May, and that means that there are only a few more weeks to order supplies from the Spring catalog.  I'm running out of time to share some of the samples I've done with you!

Today's sample features the Collage Curios set and is a fabulous masculine card:

 

• Collage Curios                        129099 (W)/129102 (C)    $20.95/$15.95
• Very Vanilla card stock            101650    $8.50
• Not Quite Navy card stock        101722    $6.95
• Crumb Cake card stock            120953    $6.95
• Cherry Cobbler card stock        119684    $6.95
• Parker's Patterns DSP              131021    $10.95
• Print Poetry DSP                    129312    $6.95
• Cherry Cobbler ink pad           126966    $5.95
• Natural 7/16" trim                 129287    $6.95
• 1/2" Circle punch                   119869    $5.95
• Soda Pop Tops                       129388    $3.95
• Simply Scored Tool                122334    $29.95
• Simply Scored Diagonal Plate   125586    $11.95
• Big Shot                               113439    $99.95
• Apothecary Accents Framelits  127003    $24.95
• Square Lattice Folder             119976    $7.95
• Paper Piercing Tool               126189    $3.95
• Stampin' Pierce Mat               126199    $4.95
• Stampin' Dimensionals            104430    $3.95

There is so much fabulous texture in this card.  I used my Simply Scored tool with the diagonal plate to help me create the perfect tag shape.  Once I scored the lines, I just trimmed the corners.  I also flattened the Soda Pop top by running it through my Big Shot.  You get the look of the soda top without the bulk.

There are loads of products on this card that you can only get for a short time, so don't delay!  I've linked each of the products to my store, or you can click on the Online Ordering button in the upper right corner of the blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

NEW Hostess and Starter Kit promotion

I don't know about you, but I've been thoroughly enjoying the sunshine today!  It feels so good!

The other thing I've been enjoying are these fabulous promotions that Stampin' Up! has been coming up with.  They just posted a new one today:

You have TWO opportunities to get an extra $30 in Stampin' Up! products for FREE!  Hostesses who have a $350 party between now and May 30 will receive and additional $30 in hostess dollars for a total of $80.  Also, anybody who purchases the starter kit by May 30, will also receive an addtional $30.  The starter kit is $99, and you will recieve a total of $155 in products.  There is no obligation, and you will enjoy all the benefits of being part of Stampin' Up! until the end of your first full quarter.  Contact me for more information.

OK...it's been a little bit since I posted a sample, so I thought it was high time I did!

• Just Thinking                                         129940    $11.95
• Early Espresso card stock                        119686    $6.95
• Very Vanilla card stock                          101650    $8.50
• Cajun Craze card stock                          119684    $6.95
• Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper   131021    $10.95
• Early Espresso marker                            119680    $2.95
• Big Shot                                                113439    $99.95
• Window Frames Framelits                     129021    $26.95
• Silver Basics Designer Buttons                129325    $5.95
• Linen Thread                                        104199    $4.50
• Stampin' Dimensionasl                           104430    $3.95

I really like the Just Thinking stamp for masculine cards.  What's even better is that it coordiantes perfectly with the Window Frames framelits.  It makes it super easy to cut it out just so!  I used the Daffodil Delight markers and Cajun Craze markers to add a little color to the top of the image.

You can purchase this or any other product by clicking the Online Ordering button in the upper right side of the blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Color Inspiration is everywhere!

A couple of weeks ago, I thought it would be fun to troll the internet for various pictures that I could gather color inspiration from.  I found a bunch and I started putting them up on Pinterest.  Yesterday, I thought it would be fun to start blogging them.

Here is a picture I found on the Home Decorators website of some bedding and the colors I pulled from it:

I love the calm effect you get from putting these colors together.  I sat down to design a card with these colors, and it screamed masculine to me.   This is what I came up with:

•     The Open Sea                                123030 (W)/123032 (C)    $26.95 (W)/$18.95 (C)
•     Teeny Tiny Wishes                         115370 (W)/127802 (C)    $36.95 (W)/127802 (C)
•     River Rock Card Stock                    108640    $6.95
•     Early Espresso Card Stock               119686 $6.95
•     Very Vanilla Card Stock                 101650    $6.95
•     Baja Breeze Card Stock                 111352    $6.95
•     River Rock Ink Pad                        126977    $5.95
•     Early Espresso Ink Pad                   126974    $5.95
•     Baja Breeze Ink Pad                     126960    $5.95
•     Big Shot                                      113439    $99.95
•     Square Lattice Embossing Folder   119976    $7.95
•     7/8" Cotton Ribbon                      127844    $7.95
•     Stampin' Distress Tool                  127562    $4.95
•     Stampin' Dimensionals                 104430    $3.95

What do you think?  Isn't this a great combination?  Well, if you love this combo, you'll want to act fast.  River Rock and Baja Breeze are two of the colors that are retiring at the end of next month.  The retiring colors are available while supplies last, and it is impossible to predict what is going to sell out and how soon.

To help you stock up, Stampin' Up! is running a free shipping promotion this weekend, April 6-8.  All orders placed during this time qualify for free shipping, with no minimums!  There has never been a better time to stock up on those colors that are retiring.  And, don't forget ink refills!  Our new pads are fabulous, but they do require more regular reinking to stay in fabulous condition.

You can access my store by clicking here.  For every $25 you purchase this weekend, you will get an entry into a drawing to receive some of the new colors when they are released.  The exact prizes will be determined by the amount of the orders placed.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Saleabration with Feeling Sentimental

Here we are in the middle of March, and Sale-a-bration is almost done!  You've got just over a week to take advantage of this fabulous opportunity.

To whet your appetite, here's another sample made with the Feeling Sentimental Set:

• Feeling Sentimental                    FREE
• Teeny Tiny Wishes                     115370 (W)/127802 (C)    $36.95 (W)/$26.95 (C)
• Riding Hood Red card stock        111348    $6.95
• Marina Mist card stock              119682    $6.95
• Gumball Green card stock         126840    $6.95
• Whisper White card stock          100730    $8.50
• Riding Hood Red pad                126968    $5.95
• Gumball Green pad                  126861    $5.95
• Simply Scored                          122334    $29.95
• Borders Scoring Plate               126192    $14.95
• Big Shot                                  113439    $99.95
• Finishing Touches Edgelits        127010    $9.95
• Window Frames Framelits        129021    $26.95
• Stampin' Pierce Mat                126199    $4.95
• Paper Piercing Tool                126189    $3.95
• Festive Paper Piercing Pack    127857    $7.95
• Natural Trim Ribbon               129287    $6.95
• Stamping Sponge                   101610    $3.50
• Stampin' Dimensionals           104430    $3.95

I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't too sure about this set when I first saw it, but I really, really like it.  It makes fantastic masculine cards.  I'm really sorry that it won't be available after next week.

Don't miss out on this set!  You can place your order through my website.  For every $50 you spend, you get to choose something free!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Quick and Easy Class

Do you like Mondays?  I know most of us find Mondays a bit of a drag to get through.  Monday signals the beginning of the work week.  

How would you like to have something to look forward to on a Monday?  How about my Quick and Easy class?  I hold my Quick and Easy class on the last Monday of every month.  We make six cards with envelopes.  The class fee is $15 or it's free with a minimum purchase of at least $25.  If you register and bring a new friend, you can make a second set of cards for free!

 

                Date: Monday, February 25

                Time:  7:00pm

                RSVP: http://quickandeasyclass.eventbrite.com, RSVP by February 23

 

Would you like to see one of the samples we will make this month?

This is just one of the cards we will be making.  You'll be beating the Monday blues and adding to your card stash so that when you need a card, you'll have it ready to go!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle