Stamping with Michelle

#SimpleStampingFriday: Perched in a Tree Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Perched in a Tree
    Ink: Sahara Sand, Gray Granite, Pool Party and Mint Macaron
    Card Stock:
        Sahara Sand - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Mint Macaron - 5 1/4" x 4" 
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's #SimpleStamping card is super simple, but I think it is striking in it's simplicity.  I used the Perched in a Tree set and only a few different colors of ink.  I also employed the masking technique to stamp the speckles around the bird.  To do that, I stamped the bird on my card stock and then I stamped the bird again on a post it note, making sure the head was at the top (where the sticky part is) of the post it note.  After I cut the bird out of the sticky note, I was able to place it on the stamped bird on the card stock.  I could then stamp my speckles wherever I wanted them and when I removed the post it note, my stamped bird remained clean.

When you place an order on my website in the month of July using hostess code S3DF3ZX7 I will send you my Season of Chic 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

July Specials and Promotions

The August Paper Pumpkin kit, Sweet Sunflowers, will allow you to create nine beautifully designed cards in a watercolor style.  Subscribe by July 10 so you don't miss it.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Decorated with Happiness

Materials:
    Stamps: Decorated with Happiness
    Ink: Real Red, Garden Green and Night of Navy
    Card Stock:
        Real Red - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Garden Green - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Night of Navy - 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
        Basic White - 3" x 4 1/4"
    Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

 

 

I realize it is July and here in the Northern Hemisphere we are in the thick of summer.  But that doesn't mean we can't start looking ahead to Christmas.  Today's #SimpleStamping card features the Decorated with Happiness set which I used to create a card that is quick and easy but still looks great.  This would be an ideal design to replicate in multiples for everyone on your list.  It uses only three different colors which means that it doesn't require a lot of supplies either.

When you place an order on my website in the month of July using hostess code S3DF3ZX7 I will send you my Season of Chic 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

July Specials and Promotions

The August Paper Pumpkin kit, Sweet Sunflowers, will allow you to create nine beautifully designed cards in a watercolor style.  Subscribe by July 10 so you don't miss it.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Soft Seedlings

Materials:
    Stamps: Soft Seedlings
    Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Real Red
    Card Stock:
        Pumpkin Pie - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 1" x 4"
        Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper - 1 1/2" x 4"
    Accessories: Blending Brush, Sponge Dauber and Masking Paper

 

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of excitement with the new July-December catalog, but I still wanted to post my #SimpleStamping Friday card. Today's card features a new stamp set, Soft Seedlings.  I used the new Masking Paper to mask off the area around the maple leaf and then I add color using my Blending Brush.  This is a cool way of making it look like there is another layer when there actually isn't.

When you place an order on my website in the month of July using hostess code S3DF3ZX7 I will send you my Texture Chic 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

July 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.

#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.

#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.

#SimpleStamping Friday: Waves of the Ocean Celebrate Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Create with Friends
    Ink: Pacific Point and Granny Apple Green
    Card Stock: 
        Daffodil Delight - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 1 3/8" x 4"
        Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper - 1 3/4" x 4 3/4" (3)

 

Time is running out to take advantage of the Waves of the Ocean Promotion.  And while the foil and rhinestones have sold out, you can still get the gorgeous Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper.  For today's #SimpleStamping Friday card, I chose to let the DSP do the work.  I just love this paper and I'm really sad that it is only available for a limited time.  Not only are the colors just beautiful, but the swirling patterns that are meant to mimic the ocean waves make the designs just pop.  You have until May 2 to purchase the paper, but I wouldn't wait!

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: Beyond the Horizon

Materials:
    Stamps: Beyond the Horizon (Bonus set)
    Ink: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz
    Card Stock:
        Coastal Cabana - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Bermuda Bay - 5 1/4" x 4"
        Basic White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

 

Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card comes to you courtesy of my March Paper Pumpkin kit. In the month of March, we got a bonus stamp set, and because I mostly focused on the set that coordinated with the kit for my extra samples, I decided to use the bonus set to create a Simple Stamping card.  This card is super basic, but still quite cute. It would also be really easy to step up a notch by stamping the sentiment on a die cut label and/or adding some gems.

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: Hello Ladybug Leaves

Materials:
    Stamps: Hello Ladybug and Happy & Heartfelt
    Ink: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight
    Card Stock:
        Garden Green - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Basic White - 5 1/4" x 4" and 1 1/2" x 3"

 

 

 

 

 

It's the beginning of April which signals the beginning of spring.  Soon our trees will be bursting with fresh greenery.  Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card features the leaves from the Hello Ladybug set and is a great way to celebrate spring while send warm wishes of cheer to a friend who might be struggling.  I used two different shades of green to add some interest.  You could also stamp  multiple times before reinking if you wanted to create even more depth to the background.

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 April Paper Pumpkin, Change Is Beautiful, will help you to celebrate some of the changes that occur in life. With nine beautiful fun-fold cards, you'll have plenty of options.  Subscribe by April 10!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: Thoughts of You Card

Materials:
    Stamps: Waves of Inspiration
    Ink: Blackberry Bliss and Basic Gray
    Card Stock:
        Old Olive - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
        Blackberry Bliss - 5 1/4" x 4"
        New Horizons Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's #SimpleStamping Friday card is about as simple as they come! I only used three pieces of paper, two colors of ink and one stamp set.  If you haven't gotten the New Horizons Designer Series Paper yet, then you are missing out! This paper is just stunning and makes for fantastic cards with very little stamping.  For this card, I paired it with the Waves of Inspiration set from which I took the sentiment and the seagulls.  This card was done in a flash and would be a great card to send a word of encouragement to someone.

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription service.  Each month, you will receive a kit with an exclusive stamp set and all the supplies needed to create that month's projects.  Sometimes it can be hard to find time for ourselves, and Paper Pumpkin gives you a good excuse to just spend some time relaxing and stamping.  Paper Pumpkin is $23.50 a month, and you can cancel at any time.  Subscribe by April 10 to make sure you don't miss out!

When you place an order on my website in the month of Mach using hostess code 9SAN23KW I will send you my Waves of the Ocean 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

March Specials and Promotions

The April Paper Pumpkin, Change Is Beautiful, will help you to celebrate some of the changes that occur in life. With nine beautiful fun-fold cards, you'll have plenty of options.  Subscribe by April 10!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

From March 1-31, save 20% on the Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles.  This is a great opportunity to give die cutting a try!