In-Colors Betsy's Blossoms Card

The new 2012-2014 In-Colors are quickly becoming my favs.  The Gumball Green color is very similar to Wild Wasabi it is just a couple of shades lighter and the Summer Starfruit is a bit darker than Daffodil Delight.  I also like the deep color of Raspberry Ripple and the bright rich color of Primrose Petals.  If you don't have these new in-colors already you should definetly add them to your wishlist.    You will see the words on both cards have little frames around them and were cut out into a banner type shape.  The stamp set for the words is called Itty Bitty Banners and it has a matching Big Shot product...........Bitty Banners Framelits.  I have never used Framelits before and can also tell you that these products (stamp set and framelits) will soon be a fav of mine.  With all of these new catalogue products I think I may just have to have a STAMP CAMP.  Check back soon for details......

Thank you Card
Stamp Set:  Betsy's Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper: Raspberry Ripple card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' Pad, Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Bitty Banner Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels

For You Card
Stamp Set: Betsy's Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper: Raspberry Ripple card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' Pad, Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Bitty Banner Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B.
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Betsy's Blossoms stamp set + 2012-2014 In Colors

Here is what you get when you create cards using the new Betsy's Blossoms stamp set (found on page 72 of the new 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalogue) and 2012-2014 In Colors (found on page 150 of the new Idea Book & Catalogue).  This stamp set is so much fun to create with.  Look at the nice bold crisp images and details too.  And the new In Colors are so fresh and bright.  I especially like the Gumball Green and Primrose Petals colors.  I created these cards just the other night.  I made a bunch of them so that I could send them out to my family and friend "just because".  I hope they like them!  The bird image was stamped on Whisper White card stock and then cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals on the leaft image.  I also stamped an extra image and cut out the bird's front wing and placed a Stampin' Dimensional under that too.  The Stampin' Dimensionals really give the bird a 3-D look.  I think I just may make some more to keep on hand.  I like the color combo and layout of the images on the card.  The card below just has the words "thinking of you" stamped on the inside.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Betsy's Blossoms, Petit Pairs, Teeny Tiny Wishes (Thinkin of you - sentiment)
Paper: Pink Pirouette card stock, Whisper White card stock, Early Espresso card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Hamburger.....anyone????

One of the ideas I have been comtemplating is organizing a block party & bbq.  I have the flyer made and thought that I needed a little something extra to get people excited to come and to help that them not forget.  I had an idea to make a magnet to hand out when I go door to door handing out the flyers.  On the magnet the details of the block party & bbq (date and time) will be displayed.  Now I just needed a cute little "bbq" themed item to place on my magnet.  I searched SCS (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/) as well as the Stampin' Connection (exclusive website for SU Demos) and found many hamburgers created with SU punches from some very talented stampers.  Here is the one I created.  :)  This too cute little hamburger is going to be placed just above the date and time of the block party & bbq.  I sure hope my neighbours like my idea of this magnet to remind them of the upcoming block party & bbq.  I will be sure to keep ya' posted.

Stampin' Up! products used:
Paper:  Crumb Cake card stock, Chocolate Chip card stock, Garden Green card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Poppy Parade card stock
Ink: Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker
Punches:
Extra-Large Oval Punch: Crumb Cake card stock for top of hamburger bun
Word Window Punch: Crumb Cake card stock for bottom of hamburger bun
Modern Label Punch: Chocolate Chip card stock for hamburger pattie
Scallop Cricle Punch: Garden Green card stock for lettuce
Photo Corner Punch: Peach Parfait card stock for cheese (you could always use vanilla for mozza cheese)
1-1/4" Circle Punch: Poppy Parade card stock for tomato

Step by Step Instruction:
Start making the hamburger from the bottom up.  Before gluing anything together I would put the pieces in place first.
1. Place the Crumb Cake bottom of the hamburger bun (Word Window Punch) on a piece of card stock.
2. Next take the Chocolate Chip hamburger pattie (Modern Label Punch) and place just above the bottom of the hamburger bun.
3. Next take the Garden Green lettuce (Scallop Circle Punch) over top of hamburger pattie and bottom of hamburger bun. (You can always cut the lettuce in half if the full size it too big.)
4. Next take the Peach Parfait cheese (Photo Corner Punch) and place over top of the lettuce on the left side of the hamburger.
5. Next take the Poppy Parade card stock (1-1/4" Circle Punch) and place on the right side of the hamburger.
6. Next take the Crumb Cake top of the hamburger bun and place it on top of everything.
7. Take a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker and make dots on top of the hamburger bun.
8. Carefully adhere all of the pieces together.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
inspire. create. share.

My Retired SU stamp set list

Hello Stamping Friends!
Today is June 2, 2012...which means I all of the Stampin' Up! products that I own and that have been retired are for sale!!!

Check it out here.  Remember it is a first come first serve basis.

Michelle's Retired SU products list

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
inspire. create. share.