I am baaack....

from Holidays!  My family and I had a nice little get away last week.  We arrived home last night and are trying to get back into our routine.  While away we visited a bunch of neat places and took a large amount of photos.  hehehe I guess some much needed scrapbooking is in store for my near future.  I will try and get something posted asap for you.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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The Open Sea birthday

Yesterday at my the Open Sea Stamp Camp I realized that I hadn't made one of my good friend's husband a birthday card.  Here is the card I made for him yesterday while the ladies were stamping away.  This stamp set is wonderful for masculine cards as you can see.  It is very versatile with the images that are included in it.  When I have some time (after holidays) I will have to sit down and make a bunch of masculine cards with this set so that I have some on hand.  The 'happy birthday' saying for this card was taken from the 'best dad ever' stamp set.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Stamp set: The Open Sea, Best Dad Ever

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso card stock

Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Brights Brad, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Calypso Coral Button Buddies Card

Have you had a chance to look through Stampin' Up!'s new Idea Book & Catalogue.....if so I am sure you have seen the Button Buddies stamp set on page 71 - isn't this the cutest set.  It has a neat arrangements of stamps and the pig one is adorable.  Here is the flower image taken from that set and embossed in clear embossing powder on Whisper White card stock and then sponged with Calypso Coral Classic Ink on the petals of the flower and Early Espresso Classic Ink in the centre.  I needed a quick "thanks" card and this was it.  The Tiny Tags stamp set is quickly becoming a "word" fav for me.  I think the stamped words punched out with the Jewellery Tag punch adds the cutest finishing touch.

Stampin' Up!' Supplies

Stamp Sets: Button Buddies, Tiny Tags

Paper: Calypso Coral card stock, Early Espresso Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: VersaMark Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Whisper White 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Jeweller Tag Punch, Neutral Brads, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimesionals

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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In-Color Flowers

Last week was a bit of a busy one and I didn't get much time to sit down and create.  Now that our busy week of camps is finished, this week will be a bit different.  :)  This card features 4 of Stampin' Up!'s new in-colors.  The card base is Pool Party, a nice refreshing light color.  The 3 flowers starting from the left are Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder.  To give these flowers a little bit of dimension I raised the centers.  To do this I first stamped each flower in the new in-colors (Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder) in a row on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock.  I then stamped the centers of each flower on a different piece of Very Vanilla card stock using my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker.  I then cut each Early Espresso flower center out put a Stampin' Dimensional on it's back and placed in the middle of each flower.  I didn't put a sentiment on it because I wasn't sure what type of card I wanted this to be when I need to use it.  It looks like a good friendship card to me. 

Stampin' Up!' supplies used:
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade
Paper: Pool Party card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimesionals, 5/8" Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Check out "The Open Sea & Word Play" stamp camp I am hosting on July 23, 2011 - there are still spots available...register today!

Enjoying Calypso Coral

The other day my friend Val came over to look over the new catalogue with me.  We were flipping through the catalogue and we came across the Fifth Avenue Floral card on page 110 in the new Idea Book & Catalogue.  Val said I really like that card but wasn't sure how to get the same effect as the popped out flower.  My eyes twinkled and I said let's go downstairs and I will show you.  hehehe  After searching through my stamps we finally found a stamp set that we thought would work perfectly....Touch of Kindness.  Here is our version of the Fifth Avenue Floral card.  I am really happy with the way it turned out.  I had to put a little piece of Calypso Coral in the center of the flower in order for the Pearls to stick.  They didn't want to stick by themselves on the sponged ink in the center.  Stampin' Up!'s new in-colors are fun to work with.  I may need to make a bunch of these to have on hand as they are fairly quick to re-create and have my fav technique on it......embossing.  Thanks Val for stamping and having coffee with me the other day.  I miss those visits.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Touch of Kindness (Summer Mini Catalogue)

Paper: Calypso Coral card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: VersaMark, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Itty Bitty Punch, Sponge, Pearl Basic Jewels

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B!

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Check out "The Open Sea & Word Play" stamp camp I am hosting on July 23, 2011 - there are still spots available...register today!

Michelle's Ribbon & Trim Assortment Special

Oh how I love Stampin' Up! ribbon and Trim. The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue has some new addtions to their ribbon selection.  Not only do they have new ribbon types but new colors as well!  I find ribbon assortments a wonderful way to get a wide variety of ribbon at a lower cost. There are only 5 spots per assortment. Be sure to email me right away if you want a ribbon package held for you. There are 4 different ribbon assortments listed below. You are welcome to purchase a spot in more than one ribbon assortment.

Each Ribbon Assortment is $20.00 per package. (No Shipping & Handling, Taxes are included!)
Payment options: Cash or Cheque or Email Money Transfer

3/8” Ruffled Ribbon Assortment
You will receive 2 yards of each:
Calypso Coral (new in-color)
Island Indigo (new in-color)
Lucky Limeade (new in-color)
Pool Party (new in-color)
Wisteria Wonder (new in-color)
Artichoke (new Denim Jean Ribbon)
Blue (new Denim Jean Ribbon)

1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Assortment
You will receive 2 yards of each:
Basic Black
Cherry Cobbler
Chocolate Chip
Elegant Eggplant
Marina Mist
Melon Mambo
More Mustard
Old Olive
Pretty in Pink
Tangerine Tango

Same ole' ribbon (Satin, 2 types of Taffeta) just new colors Assortment
5/8" Satin Ribbon, you will receive 3 yards of each:
Bashful Blue
Basic Gray
Chocolate Chip

3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, you will receive 2 yards of each:
Perfect Plum
Pink Pirouette
Riding Hood Red
Whisper White

1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, you will receive 2 yards of each:
Baja Breeze
Regal Rose
Basic Black

1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, you will receive 2 yards of each:
Basic Gray
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Melon Mambo
Not Quite Navy
Soft Suede
Wild Wasabi

If you know of someone who likes ribbon as much as I do, please feel free to pass this ribbon assortment onto them. If they take a spot and mention your name you will receive a little "stamping gift" from me.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle Blackburn
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The Open Sea & Word Play Stamp Camp - July 23, 2011

Come join me for a couple of hours of stamping fun. We will be making 8 different cards (2 each of 4 designs) with the Open Sea stamp set, Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper and Word Play stamp sets. You will find the Open Sea stamp set and Nautical Designer Series Paper in the Summer Mini Catalogue on pages 8 and 9. Our project wouldn't be complete without a pen, a pad of paper and a case to put everything in.  It is like your own custom made stationary set.  This would make a great gift!

Cost: $15.00 for 8 cards, envelopes, pen, sticky pad and case to put everything in.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: My House (address will be given upon registration)

RSVP by July 8, 2011 - click here to send me an email to register

The inspiration for this stamp camp came from my upline Christy Harsch.  Thanks Christy for your inspiration and allowing me to use your fabulous idea.

 
 

 
Happy Stamping!


Michelle B
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Grunge Rock meets New In-Colors

I was having fun playing with Stampin' Up!'s new in-colors.  Stampin' Up! has added 5 new in-colors to go with the other 5 in-colors that they have.  Their new in-colors are Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder.  I already have some favs.  hehehe  The above Grunge Rock card uses the colors Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder.  Isn't that a great color comob.  The below card has Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade on it.  The Grunge Rock stamp set was one that had always been on my wish list.  I think it is a great stamp set to use when making cards for teenagers and young adults with any theme.  I have many nieces and nephews and I know it will come in handy when I need to make them a card.  I haven't stamped any "occasion" words on the front or on the inside of the cards.  I think I will put them aside until I need them. 

Stampin' Up! supplies used (for both cards)
Stamp set: Grunge Rock
Paper: Wisteria Wonder card stock, Early Espresso Textured card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Lucky Limeade card stock
Ink: Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Punch, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up!

Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the right hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stampin' Up!'s new Idea Book & Catalogue is HERE!!!!!

Being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is always fun especially when July 1st comes.  This is when a new Idea Book & Catalogue is launched.  This year's 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue is full of wonderful new products and amazing inspiration!  If you don't have your copy email me here for your complimentary one.  Check the sidebar of my blog for the link.

My retired Stamp Sets are for sale!!!!  Stampin' Up!' Demonstrators are not able to demonstrate with retired product. Therefore we are able to sell our retired products to you! Click on my Retired SU products for sale link to see what I have available.  You can purchase stamp sets as low as $5.00.

Stampin' Up! has an amazing July promotion....they are offering for a the limited-time the Starter Kit for $119 (contains over $200 in product and business supplies).  If you love Stampin' Up! products, like I do, then this is the perfect promotion for you!  Some Demonstartor Benefits are get the products you love at a 20 percent discount, pre-order new products, an abundance of resources to make your business sucessful and there is no obligation to sell, if you don't want to.  I would love to have you be a part of my INKspired Team.

$119 Starter Kit includes

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive®
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Plus, when you join Stampin' Up! in July you will get a Christmas Keepsake project kit absolutely FREE--a $50 value! This exclusive kit contains everything you need to create a beautiful Christmas Keepsake Box to hold your most treasured Christmas memories.  Click here to see the Starter Kit Flyer.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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