Whales Celebrate card

Ohh I was having fun the other night with different colored card stock and my Scallop Edge Punch...hehehe here is another card with that effect on it.  I really like it.  The scallop edges of the card stock on this card do no line up.  I wanted to see what the card would look like if I lined them up differently.  This card also uses 2 stamp sets that are found on Stampin' Up!'s "Last Chance" stamp set list.....Animal Stories and Fundamental Phrases.  I stamped the word "celebrate" on this card so that I could use it for a birthday card.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp set: Animal Stories, Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Marina Mist card stock, Night of Navy card stock, Pacific Point card stock
Ink: Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Brad from Styled Silver HodgePodge Hardware

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.
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Citrus Hello

After making the Lemon Surprise scrapbook page of my son and commenting that the citrus image in the Tart & Tangy stamp set could be used as an orange, lemon or lime the inspiration came to make a card just like that.  Here is my "Citrus Hello" card.  This is a very easy card to make and quickly duplicate.  I love those kinds of cards.  :o)  I have seen quite often other creators putting scallop edges like the one I did on this card.  I don't think I have done that before but I really like that effect.  The stamp Tart & Tangy stamp set is lots of fun to stamp with.  If it is a set on your "wishlist" make sure you purchase it before the end of June because after that it is no longer available.  Another stamp set that I used on this card is the Fundamental Phrases card.  This is a great stamp set as it consists of words for not only occasions but every day use like the word I picked for my card.  This stamp set is also on the "Last Chance" stamp set list.  I was going over the Last Chance Accessories list the other night and saw that the HodgePodge Hardware is an item on that list.  I still have some left so I thought I would use a brad to put the finishing touch on my card.  Did you notice that this card does not have any ribbon on it?  Are you surprised?  I am....mostly all of my cards have some sort of ribbon on it.  Perhaps my use for the Styled Silver HodgePodge Hardware was enough to use as an embellishment.  My card size is 3" x 5".

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy, Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Soft Suede card stock, Whisper White card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock
Ink: Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, brad from the Styled Silver HodgePodge Hardware

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
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Celebrate you Owl card

Here is a card I made using a couple of stamp sets that are on the "Last Chance" stamp set list. They are Animal Stories, Matchbox Messages and All Holidays. Each of these stamp sets are very versatile in the different cards and scrapbook pages you can make using them. I have made many baby cards using the Animal Stories stamp set. I love the words and frames found in the Matchbox Messages stamp set and the All Holidays stamp set is great for the different occasions we celebrate during the year. On the inside of the card I stamped "Happy Father's Day". I thought this would be a great card for my kids to give their Dad this Father's Day. The Father's Day stamp is used from the All Holidays stamp set which is also on the "Last Chance" stamp set list.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Animal Stories, All Holidays, Matchbox Messages stamp set (all listed stamp sets are retiring)
Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Whisper White card stock, Baja Breeze card stock
Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Matchbox Bigz XL Die

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
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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My Dear Kind Wonderful Friend card

I didn't realize how many stamp sets I have on the "Last Chance" list....here is a card I made using the All Holidays(saying), Matchbox Messages (frame) and Pick a Petal stamp sets.  I just love that saying.  It is a great one to brighten someone's day.  Another fav of mind is the Pick a Petal stamp set.  It has so many different stamps in it that can make really pretty flowers.  You can also make a bunch of different kinds of flowers with the variety of stamp sets.  You can make the 5-petal flower like I did in the card above or you can make a flower resembling the Black Eyed Susan flower, with 3 petals down and a half circle on top.  These stamp sets have really been fun to demonstrate with.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Stamp sets: Pick a Petal, All Holidays, Matchbox Messages

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Melon Mambo card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Very Vanilla card stock

Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresson Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Itty Bitty Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Lemon Surprise Scrapbook Page

I knew when I took these pictures on our family vacation last year that the Tart & Tangy stamp set would come in handy.  Here is my scrapbook page using the "citrus" image as an orange.  This stamp set is found on Stampin' Up!'s Last Chance stamp set list.  This is a great stamp set for summer themed scrapbook pages as well as summer themed cards.  This scrapbook page will be my Stampin' Technique & Scrapbook Club June layout.  I hope my club members have as much fun as I did making this layout.  If you are interested in joining one of my clubs, please check out the details on the "Clubs" tab.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Paper: Basic Gray Textured 12" x 12" card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock
Ink: Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Dies, Itty Bitty Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Marina Butterfly Great Friend Card

During the month of June you will see some cards that I have made using stamp sets from the "Last Chance" stamp set list.  Here is a card I made using the Matchbox Messages and Great Friend stamp sets.  I have really enjoyed using both of these stamp sets while they were available.  The butterfly stamp from the Great Friend stamp set was great stamp set to use with Shimmer Paint.  That was one of my fav uses for it.  The Matchbox Messages stamp set was great for the different sayings it had as well as the neat little labels that showcased the sayings.  I am planning on sending out some "last chance" cards to my stamping friends with a "last chance bonus" coupon inside.  Keep a watch on your mailbox.  Hopefully Canada Post isn't on strike and you will receive your card.  If you are not on my mailing list and could like to receive a "last chance bonus" coupon all you have to do is send me an email with your mailing address in it.  I have an "email me" link at the top right of my stamping blog or you can click here.

After June 30, 2011 I won't be able to demonstrate with them again as Stampin' Up! demonstrators are only able to demonstrate with current products.  Also after June 30, 2011 these stamp sets will no longer be available for purchase from the Idea Book & Catalogue as a new Idea Book & Catalogue comes out on July 1.  Yeah!  I have seen some sneak peaks and am very impressed with the new fresh products that will be available.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Matchbox Messages

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Whisper White card stock, Early Espresso card stock

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Matchbox XL Die, Scallop Edge Punch, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scissors, Rhinestone Jewel Basic Jewels

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

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Best Dad Ever Frame - June 12 Project

OH this project was a lot of fun to make, notice the shiny part on this project......it is aluminum flashing which was embossed with Stampin' Up!'s Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - isn't that cool.  This is the last project that will be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  I have seen a couple of projects that used aluminum flashing and they looked so neat.  Yet another way to use the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine and depending on which embossing folder you use you could have more ways to create masculine cards and projects.  I made this project a Father's Day frame but if you would rather use it for a different occasion you can do that.  The picture is 4" x 6". 
Here are the details again for my "I am a Big Shot" Class - On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class. We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. If you click on the label "I am a Big Shot" Class you will see all of the different projects we will be making.  Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one. Click here to register by email.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Best Dad Ever
Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Early Espresso card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Neutrals Designer Buttons

Non-SU supplies used:
Aluminum Flashing, Frame

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Greenhouse Gala Chipboard Coasters - June 12 Projects

Another project to be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  These are 2 coasters made out of chipboard and the Scallop Square Clear Die.  At the class we will spray a protective coat on them so that they don't get ruined when being used.  If you would rather make these 2 scallop squares into a cute little frame you could do that too.  All we need to do for that is punch a couple holes with the Crop-A-Dile in 2 sides and then join them with ribbon.  That would make such a cute little gift for someone.

On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class. We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one. Click here to register by email.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade
Paper: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Scallop Square Clear Die

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Stampin' Up!'s Last Chance Lists are here!!!!

It's time to say goodbye!  Hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring, make sure you get them before they're gone.  After June 30, 2011 these products will no longer be available. You can view the lists here and place your orders on-line at Michelle's Demonstrator Website or send me your order via email or by phone as I will be placing an order on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 as well as at the end of the month.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Wild Wasabi Butterfly Trio - June 12 Class Project

Here is another project that will be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  These cute little butterflies aren't just normal butterflie........they are butterfly magnets.  Yup made with card stock, the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die and magentic sheets.  Aren't they neat.  Again I am so impressed with all that the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine can do.  On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class.  We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.  Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one.  Click here to register.

Another neat feature on these butterflies is if you look really close to the Wild Wasabit colored ones you will see that the Baroque Motifs stamp design is the same color as the card stock.....I used Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder.  Yes Stampin' Up! now had a couple of colored embossing powders the same as their card stock colors.  Yahoo!  Embossing is one of my fav techniques.  You will find these in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Touch of Kindness
Paper: Wild Wasabi card stock, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder, Early Espresso Twine, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Itty Bitty Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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