You're the Best Pink Pig card

Another card made with the Button Buddies and Perfect Words stamp set.  Isn't the pink pig cute with a button nose?  The Pretty in Pink card stock is paper crimped.  I need to use that tool more often.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Button Buddies, Perfect Words (Hostess)
Paper: Pink Pirouette card stock, Pretty in Pink card stock, Whisper White card stock, Crumb Cake card stock
Ink: Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Paper Crimper, Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Subltes Designer Buttons

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Another card I made using the flower image from the Button Buddies stamp set.  For some reason I can't not make myself put a button in the center of the flower.  I like the way the center looks without one.  I embossed the flower image with White Embossing Powder on Crumb Cake card stock and then sponged Early Espresso Classic Ink over top.  This technique made the white flower image "pop".  The sentiment is from the Perfect Words hostess stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Button Buddie, Perfect Words
Paper: Early Espresso card stock and textured card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Heat Gun, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, White Embossing Powder, Bright Brads

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Peach Parfait Button Buddies Card

This stamp set is quickly becoming my fav....Button Buddies!  I didn't use buttons on this card but I did put the Basic Pearls in the center of each flower.  The word's "you INSPIRE me" come from the Perfect Words hostess stamp set.  I colored my stamp image using Stampin' Write Markers.  I like how this card turned out with the framed border on the edge of the card front and the flower vase as a focal point......I just may make a few of these to have around for those times I want to brighten up someone's day.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Button Buddies, Perfect Words (Hostess)
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock
Ink: Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Framed Tulip Border Textured Impressions Folder, Basic Pearls Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Two Owls thank you card

Ohh it takes a bit to get back into the groove of things after going away on holidays.  I came home to a nice big box of ribbon.  hehehe the ribbon I had ordered for my ribbon assortment.  Now that that is all cut and in envelopes for my stamping friends I was able to sit down and make a couple of cards.  This card was made for a friend of mine who I visited in B.C. at the end of June.  My Dad and I went on a trip just the two of us to visit family and friends in B.C.  I haven't seen these friends in a long time.  It was nice to have lunch at their house and see their children.  She told me that she liked owls so here is an owl card that I made for her using the Two Step XL Owl Punch!  This is a wonderful punch as you have everything right there to make your owl.  You may be seeing more cards using this punch in the near future. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Sets: Because I Care (retired hostess level 1)

Paper: Sahara Sand card stock, Whisper White card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Basic Black card stock, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Two Step XL Owl Punch, Two Step XL Bird Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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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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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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