Whoo Whoo For You Card

This card is made up from new products that are in the Holiday Mini catalogue.  The Early Espresso card stock is really neat as it has two tones to it.  It is called Core'dinations Card Stock (found on page 6 in the Holiday Mini Catalogue).  To get the lighter color first I embossed the card stock by embossing it with the Big Shot Die Cut Machine and the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Then I took a sanding block and sanded it until it was the result that I wanted.  Too cute!  For more information on this Core'dinations card stock please look at page 6 in the Holiday Mini Catalogue.  There are even other colors too!  The leaves at the top of the tree were made by using the new Autumn Accents Bigz Die (found on page 33 in the Holiday Mini Catalogue).  Fall is probably my most fav time of the year and I can't wait to make some projects featuring the new fall products in the Holiday Mini.  The owl is so easy to make with Stampin' Up!'s Owl Builder punch, everything that you need is all right there on this amazing punch.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp set: Itty Bitty Banner
Paper: Pool Party card stock, Whisper White card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock, Basic Black card stock, Gumball Green card stock (my fav), Primrose Petals card stock, Peach Parfait card stock (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Woodgrain Textured Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Bitty Banners Framelits, Black Neutrals Designer Buttons, Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder (for branch), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (for Owl's body), 1-3/8" Circle Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Baby Girl Card

Here is a card I made for a baby girl.  This card was made using the Embellished Events (that set has such a variety of occasion stamps) as well as some of the new 2012-2014 In-Colors; Primrose Petals card stock and Stampin' Write Marker along with Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker.  The Pink Pirouette Buttons are from the Twitterpated Designer Buttons which I believe was in the Occasions Mini Catalogue.  Sometimes I find buttons do the trick instead of using ribbon all of the time.

I am so excited to receive some new products from the Holiday Mini Catalogue.  Estimated delivery date is Wednesday, be sure to check back soon so that you can see some Holiday Mini creations.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! products used:
Stamp Set: Embellished Events, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Very Vanilla Textured card stock, Primrose Petals card stock, Crumb Cake card stock
Ink: Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker, Primrose Petals Stampin' Write Marker, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch, Twitterpated Designer Buttons, Modern Label Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Embellished Boquets

I am very thankful these days for all of the support I have from my family and friends.  The way I let them know that I appreciate them is by making and sending them hand made cards.  Here are two cards that I made recently using the Embellished Events (found on page 40 in Stampin' Up!'s 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalogue).  Both cards are made with Stampin' Up!'s new 2012-2014 In-Colors (Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit and Gumball Green).  The top card uses the new In Color Dahlias (found on page 152) to embellish the boquet of flowers, where as the bottom card uses the Brights Designer Buttons and Pearls Basic Jewels for the flower embellishments.  Which one do you like the most? 

Stampin Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Embellished Events

Paper: Primrose Petals card stock, Whisper White card stock, Summer Starfruit card stock, Raspberry Ripple card stock (top card)

Ink: Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Garden Green 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired), Modern Lable Punch, In Color Dahlias (top card), Brights Designer Buttons (bottom card), Pearls Basic Jewels (bottom card), Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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It's that time again....time for a Ribbon Assortment.  Have you seen the new Ribbon that Stampin' Up! has to offer in their new 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalogue?!?  You will find it on pages 172 and 173 in the new 2012-2013 Idea Book and Catalogue.  I adore the title on that page..."Swirl and Curl for a fabulous finish".  Too cute!  For full details about My Amazing Ribbon Assortment click on the My Specials! page.


Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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RMHC Moving Forward

This stamp image is part of Stampin' Up!'s Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)  You will find this image along with 7 others on page 209 of the Idea Book & Catalogue.  When you purchase this stamp set Stampin' Up! donates time and money ($3.00 US) to support RMHC.  A stamp set that helps charity is just my kind of stamp set. 

I made this card for a friend of mine and surprised her by mailing it to her.  :)

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Moving Forward
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Primrose Petals card stock (2012-2014 in-color)
Ink: Primrose Petals Stampin' Write Marker (2012-2014 in-color), Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker (2012-2014 in-color), Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker (2012-2014 in-color), Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Bitty Banners Framelits, Pearl Basic Jewels

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Embellished Events Birthday Card

I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the beautiful warm weather we have been having.  I think the temperature reached 34 degrees today.....thank goodness for cool basements with stamping supplies!

Here is a card I made with a brand new stamp set out of the new 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalogue.  It is called Embellished Events.  You can find this stamp set on page 40.  This stamp set is right up my alley as it is filled with bold image crisp images.  As you probably already know that bold images is what I use most but perhaps I may need to expand my stamping horizons by also using some detailed stamp sets.  My wishlist keeps on growing every time I open up the new 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalogue.

This card also features Stampin' Up!'s new 2012-2014 In-Colors....Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals.

If you look really closely at the candles you will see I added some Dazzling Details to give them some sparkle.  I also added Pearl Basic Jewels on the Raspbery Ripple layer of the cake.  I love the variety of different Stampin' Up! accessories.

Stampin Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Embellished Events
Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Summer Starfruit card stock, Raspberry Ripple card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Whisper White card stock, Primrose Petals card stock
Ink: Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker, Primrose Petals Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Raspberry Ripple Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dazzling Details, Pearl Basic Jewels, Brights Designer Buttons

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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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.
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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
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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
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