Stampin' Up! has a really good promotion for July - buy 3 Designer Series Paper Packs and one free! Click on the link below for further details.

http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/Flyer_buy3dsp_demo_7.1.2014-7.31.2014_CA.pdf

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Stampin' Up!'s Retired Stamp Set and Accessories lists are out!

The below products are only available until June 4, 2014. Click on the links below to view which sets are retiring.  Contact me to place your order.

Retired Stamp Set List

Retired Accessories List

Happy Retired-Stamp set Shopping!

Michelle B
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March was a month filled with birthdays

There seems to be a lot of March babies out there, my daughter included!  Here are some cards and 1 tag that I have made for the family and friends that we know celebrating their birthdays in March.  As you will see a lot of Truck birthday cards, these were made for my son's friends.

Happy Dirtday card

Isn't the saying too cute.  I love it.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Bashful Blue card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Stripes Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads

Make A Wish card

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Make a Wish

Card Stock: Melon Mambo card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Summer Starfruit card stock

Ink: Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker, Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (Retired), Scallop Edge Border Punch, Designer Brights Buttons, 5/8" Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

Happy Dirtday Bulldozer and Dump truck card

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Bashful Blue card stock, Whisper White card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I Dig You tag

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Baked Brown Sugar card stock, Whisper White card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock, Marina Mist card stock 

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Baked Brown Sugar Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Paper piercing tool, 1/4" Square Punch (to make end of banner)

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: Wacky Wishes - hostess (retired), Create a Cupcake

Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Pad

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Midnight Muse card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Retired Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight card stock, Crumb Cake card stock

Accessories: Cupcake punch, Dazzling Diamonds a Glitter

Happy Stamping! 

Michelle B.

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March Stamp Camp Card Designs

Finally you are able to see the fresh card designs for my March Stamp Camp Card!  I think the warmer weather inspired the colors in this card trio.  I hope you can join me on Sunday, March 23 for some Stamping Fun!  Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 19. - Click here to email me

Get Well Wishes Butterfly Card

 Happy Birthday Wishes Card

 Thanks Much Card

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Get Well Wishes Card

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock: Primrose Petals card stock (2012-2014 In-Color collection), Coastal Cabana card stock (2013-2015 In-Color collection), Summer Starfruit card stock (2012-2014 In-Color collection), Very Vanilla card stock, Brown Sugar card stock (2013-2015 In-Color collection)

Ink: Brown Sugar Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Brown Sugar 3/8" Ruffle Trim, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensions

Happy Birthday Wishes Card

Stamp Set: Petal Parade (Sale-A-Bration Exclusive Stamp Set)

Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Itty Bitty Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads

Thanks Much Card

Stamp Set:  Six-Sided Sampler

Card Stock:  Pool Party card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Chevron Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensions, Hexagon punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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March Occasions Stamp Camp

I think it is time for a stamp camp! I haven't hosted a Stamp Camp in such a long time. I not only miss stamping but I also miss you. :)  My March Stamp Camp card designs will be uploaded shortly.  I hope you can make it!  There will be a draw for free product for any orders placed and or if you bring a friend.  Don't forget Sale-a-bration is on right now, for every $60.00 you spend you receive FREE Stampin' Up! Product from the Sale-A-bration mini catalogue.

March Stamp Camp details
When: Sunday, March 23, 2014
Time: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 for 12 cards and envelopes (4 each of 3 different designs)
RSVP: by March 19, 2014 by email

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B.
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Birthdays in January

Every New Year brings lots of birthdays to celebrate, mine included.  I think that I have 7 family and friends celebrating their birthdays this month.  :)  One of my New Year's resolutions was to make cards and send them out.  Below are a couple of birthday themed cards that I have created.  Some of my first card creations for 2014.

You will see that the colour schemes are the same (Very Vanilla card stock, Bermuda Bay card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe card stock).  There are also some differences, the top card has not been textured embossed and the bottom card has.  The top card has an extra set of card stock strips and the bottom card does not.  I guess you could say that the bottom has the "Step it Up" technique, using the same layout but stepping it up a notch (for example embossing).

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp set:  Wacky Wishes (Hostess - retired), Create a Cupcake
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Bermuda Bay card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe card stock
Ink: Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker, Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Apothecary Accents Frame Lits, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Perfect Polka-Dots Embossing Folder (Bottom card only), Rhinestone Jewel, Cupcake Builder Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Happy New Year!

I hope all of you enjoyed your Holiday Season and rang in the New Year in a memorable way!  Wishing you all the best for 2014.  I was a little late getting a start on my Christmas cards so at the last minute I ended up making some Happy New Year cards.  The above card is what I made.  I always have fun with the embossing technique.  Whether it is using an embossing folder with the Big Shot or heat embossing with Embossing Powder, the results always make me smile.

What is your New Year's Resolution?  I would love to hear about it.  Please feel free to post in on my stamping blog.  I have a couple this year!  One of them is to send more cards out.  :)  I always start good and then end up forgetting or not sending them.  Especially masculine type cards.  So my Stamping New Years resolution is to send more cards to people to help brighten their day.  Which means posting more of my creations on my stamping blog which then in turn hopefully inspires you.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamp sets:  Wacky Wishes (Hostess - retired), Happy Hour
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Brushed Silver card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Apothecary Accents Frame Lits, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator