Stamping with Michelle

Learn to Stamp: Smooching

Materials:

Stamps: Friends are Like Seashells

Ink: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake and Coastal Cabana and Pool Party reinkers

Card stock:

    Sahara Sand: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 and 3 1/2" x 2"

    Coastal Cabana: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

    Watercolor Paper - 5" x 3 3/4"

    Whisper White - 2" x 2"

    Crumb Cake - 2" x 3"

Accessories: Seaside Seashells Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, Blending Brushes, Stampin' Spritzer and Stampin' Dimensionals

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I'm showing you how to create this card using the Smooching technique:

 

It's always fun to find new ways that you can use your reinkers to create beautiful cards.  This fun and easy technique is also a fun way to play around with color.  I used a plate from my Stamparatus, but I've also seen this technique done using wax paper, so that is an option if you don't have the Stamparatus (which you absolutely should!).  I tried this technique out using Whisper White and Thick Whisper White, but it just didn't come out the same.  The Watercolor paper is designed to be able to handle the amount of water needed for this technique.  One final tip, make sure that you spritz your ink drops enough.  If the ink is still concentrated mostly into a drop shape, then you are going to see that circle of concentrated ink on your paper.

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

Learn to Stamp: Spotlighting

Materials:

Stamps: A Touch of Ink

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green and Memento Black

Card stock:

    Flirty Flamingo: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2

    Whisper White: 5 1/4" x 4", 2 3/4" x 4" and 2" x 2"

    Granny Apple Green: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

    Pool Party: 3" x 4 1/4" and 2" x 2"

Accessories: Layering Circles Dies, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Granny Apple Green Light and Dark Blends, Pool Party Light and Dark Blends and Flirty Flamingo Light and Dark Blends

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I'm showing you how to use the Spotlighting technique:

 

Spotlighting is a fun and simple way to draw attention to one part of your card.  In this case, I wanted to focus attention on the large flower from the Touch of Ink stamp set.  I used a circle to spotlight, but you could use any shape; the possibilities are endless.  The Touch of Ink stamp set is a saleabration option available with any $100 purchase. Saleabration ends on February 28, so don't delay if you want to get your hands on this versatile stamp set.

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Minute to Make It: Art Gallery Birthday Card

Materials:

Stamps: Art Gallery

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Bumblebee, and Old Olive

Card stock

    Pretty Peacock - 5 1/2" x 6 1/2"

    Bumblebee - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Whisper White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 1 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Accessories: Floral Gallery Dies, Pretty Peacock Dark Blends, Basic Rhinestones and Dimensionals

In today's Minute to Make It video, I show you how to create this birthday card using the Art Gallery stamp set:

We have a lot of floral images, but I'm having a lot fun with the Art Gallery set.  It's a two-step stamp set, but one of the things I like about it is that you don't have to layer the images perfectly for it to look good.  It's supposed to have that artsy flair, and if they are off a little bit, it adds to the look.  

You might be a little confused about the leaf image that I used since there are no individual leaf stamps in this set.  I used the leaf from the large bouquet image and inked it very carefully so that I only got the leaf.  I just felt like this card needed a little greenery!

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't miss the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope, which will help you send messages of hope and comfort to those you love.  Subscribe by February 10!

Learn to Stamp: Valentine Tuck and Fold Card

Materials:

Stamps: Lots of Heart

Ink: Merry Merlot

Card stock

    Merry Merlot - 5 1/2" x 6 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"; 3 1/2" x 3 1/2'" scored at 2 3/4"

    Very Vanilla - 5 1/4" x 4" (2) and 1 1/2" x 5"

    Rococo Rose - 5 1/4" x 2" and 1" x 3"

    Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper - 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Accessories: Many Hearts Dies, Greenery Folder, Classic Label Punch, Adhesive Sheets and Dimensionals

 

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I show you how to create this Tuck and Fold Card:

 

I don't know if there is an actual name for this fold, but I'm calling it Tuck and Fold.  It is super easy and extremely versatile.  There are so many possibilities for shapes that you can use to both be your focal point and the way that you close the card. For this card, I'm using the Lots of Heart bundle of products and my favorite Love You Always Specialty paper.  The little vanilla outline hearts are adorable and tie in nicely with the laciness of the larger vanilla heart.  If you place some of the adhesive sheets on the back of your vanilla card stock before you cut the hearts out, it will make adhering them to the card a snap.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope, which will help you send messages of hope and comfort to those you love.  Subscribe by February 10!

Learn to Stamp: Gilded Leafing

Materials:

Stamps: Art Gallery

Ink: Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Pool Party, Merry Merlot and Versamark

Card stock

    Bumblebee - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

    Pool Party - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Merry Merlot - 4 1/8" x 2 7/8"

    Whisper White - 4" x 2 3/4"  and 1" x 4"

Accessories: Classic Label Punch, Heat and Stick Powder, Gilded Leafing, Heat Tool, Pool Party Sheer Ribbon and Dimensionals

 

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I showing you how to use the new Gilded Leafing.

I have to admit, I was a little intimidated to try the Gilded Leafing, and I've been putting it off playing with it.  But you know what?  It really isn't that hard and the results are just gorgeous.  A little warning, however.  The leafing is super light and fluffy, so if you're not careful, it will get everywhere.  I would encourage you to get a plastic shoe box and just dump your entire container into that.  Then you can easily place your card stock into the bucket and add the leafing without trying to put it on and then get it back in the jar.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss my January Virtual Stamp Club, with these fun cards.  New members are always welcome!  Learn more here.

 

 

 

 

Don't miss the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope, which will help you send messages of hope and comfort to those you love.  Subscribe by February 10!

Learn to Stamp: Sweet Ice Cream Shaker Card

Materials:

Stamps: Sweet Ice Cream

Ink: Blackberry Bliss and Cinnamon Cider

Card stock

    Purple Posy - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 2" x 2 1/2"

    Blackberry Bliss - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper - 5" x 3 3/4" 

    Whisper White - 2 1/2" x 4"

    Crumb Cake - 2" x 2"

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch, Clear Envelopes, Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon, Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles, Tear & Tape, and Dimensionals

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I show you how to create a quick shaker card using a clear envelope:

I'd never thought to use clear envelopes to create a shaker card before, but I saw this at our On Stage at Home event this past November.  The nice thing about using a clear envelope to create your shaker card is that is much simpler and easier to put together.  It is also super easy to adjust the size of the shaker, which I talk about in the video.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss my January Virtual Stamp Club, with these fun cards.  New members are always welcome!  Learn more here.

 

 

 

 

Don't miss the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope, which will help you send messages of hope and comfort to those you love.  Subscribe by February 10!

Minute to Make It: Berry Blessings Blueberry Card

Materials:

Stamps: Berry Blessings

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Pacific Point, Night of Navy

Card stock

    Whisper White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", 3" x 4" and 3" x 3"

    Night of Navy - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Berry Blessings Designer Series Paper - 1 1/2" x 5 1/8"

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Painted Texture Folder

 

In today's Minute to Make It video, I show you how to create this blueberry card using the Berry Blessings set:

 

This was a card that was inspired by one done by Sandi McCullough.  I just loved the vivid contrast between the blue and the white, and the designer series paper really pulls it all together.  The Berry Blessings set comes with the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper and is one of the options you can choose during Saleabration when you make a $100 purchase.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss my January Virtual Stamp Club, with these fun cards.  New members are always welcome!  Learn more here.

 

 

Learn to Stamp: Scored Background

Materials:

Stamps: Art Gallery and Happy Thoughts

Ink: Marvelous Magenta, Bumblebee, Pretty Peacock and Just Jade

Card stock

    Just Jade - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 2 1/2" x 4"

    Bumblebee - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

    Sahara Sand - 5" x 3 3/4"

Accessories: Layering Ovals Dies, Simply Scored, and Marvelous Magenta 1/4" Ribbon

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I show you how to use your Simply Scored Tool to create a simple grid background:

 

The Simply Scored tool is one of those under appreciated tools.  It will allow you to score papers that are up to 12" wide, and you can score in 1/8" increments.  For this card, I created a simple grid background using the Simply Scored.  If you want to recreate this card, make sure you stamp before you score, otherwise your images won't stamp as nicely.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss my January Virtual Stamp Club, with these fun cards.  New members are always welcome!  Learn more here.

 

 

 

 

The January Paper Pumpkin kit, Sending Hearts, will help you send greetings to those you love, whether it is for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries...or just because! Subscribe by January 10 so you don't miss it.

Minute to Make It: Friends are Like Seashells Birthday

Materials:

Stamps: Friends are Like Seashells

Ink: Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Seaside Spray, Melon Mambo and Sahara Sand

Card stock

    Sahara Sand - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

    Melon Mambo - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

    Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4"

Accessories: Seaside Seashells Dies

Today is the first day you can order from the January-June catalog!  In today's Minute to Make It video, I show you how to make this quick card featuring the Friends are Like Seashells bundle:

 

Living in Maine, the beach is my absolute favorite place to be.  I couldn't wait to get my hands on the Friends are Like Seashells bundle.  The coordinating Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper is just gorgeous and complements this bundle beautifully.  It may be winter out, but I can dream of warmer days, right?

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code FPEENBVB in the month of January, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss my January Virtual Stamp Club, with these fun cards.  New members are always welcome!  Learn more here.

 

 

The January Paper Pumpkin kit, Sending Hearts, will help you send greetings to those you love, whether it is for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries...or just because! Subscribe by January 10 so you don't miss it.

Learn To Stamp: Blending Brushes

Materials:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven

Ink: Highland Heather, Pear Pizzazz and Memento Black

Card Stock:

    Highland Heather - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

    Pear Pizzazz - 5 1/4" x 4"

    Whisper White - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" and 2 1/2" x 3"

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, Blending Brushes and Pastel Pearls

 

 

 

In today's Learn to Stamp video, I show you how to use our new Blending Brushes:

 

One of my new favorite products in our January-June catalog is hands down the Blending Brushes.  These brushes are so easy to use and so much fun!  I like to work in a circular pattern with them to apply my color.  When you are done, you can just rub them on a piece of scrap paper to get the remainder of the ink off.  You could then use the brush on a brand new color.  I have two sets, and I have designated one brush per color family, but you could certainly use the same brush on multiple colors if you chose.  It is also possible to rinse them, but keep in mind that they would need to dry overnight.

The card is chock full of new products, all of which will become available on Tuesday, January 5. When you place an order on my website using the hostess code FPEENBVB during the month of January, I will send you my Lots of Heart 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

Don't miss the opportunity to be the first to own the Quite Curvy bundle which will be featured in the 2021 January-June catalog.  Order now, until January 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

The January Paper Pumpkin kit, Sending Hearts, will help you send greetings to those you love, whether it is for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries...or just because! Subscribe by January 10 so you don't miss it.