Valentine's Day Promotion

Stampin' Up! has an amazing "My Little Valentine" Promotion.  Please click on the link below for further details.  This promotion runs from January 3, 2013 to January 21, 2013.

Stampin' Up!'s Little Valentine Promotion

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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With the New Year comes birthdays.....

I have many friends that will be celebrating their birthdays in January so I thought I should get a head start on making some birthday cards.  Here is a birthday card that I made the other night.  I got the card layout/design from a Stampin' Success Magazine (exclusive to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators).  I didn't CASE it totally, I did make some tweaks and changes to it.  I just may have to use this card layout/design more often I am quite pleased with the way it turned out. I like the different way you can use Stampin' Up! products and how they all compliment each other.  I also like the Whisper White end at the bottom of the card.  Keep a watch for different ways I will be using this card layout.  Also please give the card layout/design a try at home, it is super easy to make.

Stampin' Up! supplies:
Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake (Happy Birthday words)
Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Pool Party card stock, Whisper Whte card stock, Brights Designer Series Paper Stacks
Ink: Basic Grey Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing folder, Linen Thread, 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border, Basic Pearls, Island Floral Biz Die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Card Dimensions
Crumb Cake card stock cut 8-1/4" x 11" and folded in half.  This is your card base
Pool Party card stock cut 2-1/2" x 4"
Whisper White card stock cut 2" x 2", then take the Photo Corner punch or Square punch, line up one side and punch out to make the angled end.
Whisper White card stock cut 2-1/2" x 3/4", for Scallop Trim Border.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Please visit my Stamp Camp and Club pages of this blog (at the top) or my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Calendar Events to see what Stamping Events I am holding in 2013.  I would love for you to join me in some Stamping Fun!

Happy New Year!

Last night I was making some New Year's Eve note cards for someone.  This is what I came up with.  Thought I would post it to my stamping blog as my last post and project upload for 2012. Hard to believe 2013 is just around the corner.

The stamping technique I used in both is Embossing.  The numbers are embossed in the above picture and the numbers and champagne glasses are embossed in the picture below.  If you look at the numbers really closely you will see that they have two-tones.  This is has got to be one of my fav techniques.  I love embossing and by adding another color this is what you get....Two-Toned Embossing.   :)

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Embellished Events, Short Order Numbers (retired)

Paper:  Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock

Ink: Going Grey Stampin' Write Marker (retired), Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, VersaMark Pad

Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping and Happy New Year!

Michelle B.

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

inspire. create. share.

2013 Stamping Events

If you want to get your creative juices flowing in 2013, please check out my stamping events below.  The Club you will need to make a 6 month committment but for the stamp camps you do not.  These events are a great way to make some extra hand made cards to have on hand or to get a head start on your scrapbooking.  I know it is always hard to find time to scrapbook.

Stamping Event #1 - Michelle's 2013 Stamp Camps


A Stamp Camp is a stamping event where you come to my house, use my Stampin' Up! products and make an assortment of cards for a price.  Come join me for some stamping fun!

During 2013, I will hosting 6 Stamp Camps.   These Stamp Camps will generally be held every other month as well as on the 3rd Sunday of that month. Please see list of months and dates below. I have included an email link for registeration beside each one for your convenience. There is no commitment for these stamp camps, attend one or attend them all - it is up to you!

At each stamp camp, you will make an assortment of 12 cards (4 each of 3 different designs) with matching envelopes. The cost for each Stamp Camp is $20.00 for club members or $25.00 for non-club members and is due at the time of the stamp camp. You are always welcome to place an order if you wish. The card designs will be uploaded to my Stamping Websites (this one as well as my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website) a week or 2 before the stamp camp date so that you can see what we will be making. Please register at least a week ahead of the class you want to attend as space is limited.

Stamp Camp Months
January 20, 2013 - click here to register
March 17, 2013 - click here to register ....St. Patrick's Day make sure you wear green to win a prize.
May 26, 2013 - click here to register
July 21, 2013 - click here to register
September 22, 2013 - click here to register
November 17, 2013 - click here to register

Please note that the above dates may change without notice, contact me today to be added to my email list.

Watch for further details about my upcoming January 20, 2013 Stamp Camp.  This Stamp Camp is just in time for the Sale-A-Bration Promotion!


 Stamping Event #2 - Michelle's 2013 Stamping Technique Cards and Scrapbook Club
A stamping club is an organized group of members who agree to meet regularly for a period of time, place minimum orders, rotate hostess benefits and have lots and lots of stamping FUN!

For this Stamping Technique and Scrapbook Club, the committment is that we will meet every other month for 6 months (the months are listed below).  Our first Club meeting will be on either February 23 or 24, 2013 (date to be confirmed).  Our club will usually meet the 3rd Saturday or Sunday of each month but that is dependant of the hostess' schedule for that month and may change. 

At each club meeting we will learn a new stamping technique, make a card showcasing this new stamping technique, make a technique sheet as well as create a double layout scrapbook page. Wow! If scrapbooking isn't your thing, not to worry you can always make extra cards!

Each time we meet there will be a new hostess who will receive the hostess benefits for that club meeting. The hostess benefits include hostess dollars that can be spent on exclusive specially-priced hostess products or any catalogue items as well as the chance to earn catalogue items at 50% off. The minimum Stampin' Up! order amount is $35.00.  Everyone in the club must place a minimum order for $35.00 so that the hostess benefits can be reached. This order along with payment is due on or before the club meeting date. That is a great price for all that is included in this club.  Sign up with a friend and receive a Stampin' Up! Club Bonus Coupon valued at $15.00 only redeemable through me.

**Click here to register. You are also welcome to come and join us to see what my Stamping Technique Cards and Scrapbook Club is all about. There will be a $5.00 fee for supplies used or you are welcome to place an order.

Club Member Benefits:

• a new Idea Book & Catalogue in July
• mini catalogues when they come out
• a special thank you surprise at the end of the club
• learn new stamping techniques
• scrapbooking tips and tricks
• stamping technique sheets

Club months
February
April
June
August
October
December

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Want to make some extra income, receive amazing benefits and even earn FREE products that you love....then join the Stampin' Up! Family....become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and love what you do too!

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all of the best in 2013.  Thank you for your continued support and visiting my Stamping Blog this past year.  I have had lots of fun playing creating projects using Stampin' Up! products and uploading them for you to view.

For details on my 2013 Stamping Technique and Scrapbook Club click here.  I hope you will join me for some stamping technique, card making and scrapbooking fun.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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My last Christmas Card Stamp Camp - December 9, 2012

Hello!  Hope all is well with my blog followers.  It has been a busy past month.  The Day Care Stamp Event was a hit.  Thank you for everyone that attended.  I am looking forward to organization another one in the spring.

Below are some of the cards that will be featured at my Last Christmas Card Stamp Camp.  It will be held on December 9, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at my house (address will be given out upon registeration).  Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by emailing me Michelle's email address. Hope you see you there for some Christmas card stamping fun!  The fourth card will be uploaded soon.

Interested in being a part of a club?  Ask me for further information on my Stamping Technique and Scrapbook Club.  Taking registeration for next year 2013.  This club will start in either January or February.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Children's Stamp Camp Fundraiser - November 25, 2012

Here are the details for the Children's Christmas card stamp camp Fundraiser for the St. Albert Day Care. Remember all proceeds made will be going to the St. Albert Day Care Society. I sure hope you will join me for some Christmas card stamping fun!


At the Children's Stamp Camp Fundraiser there will be 8 Christmas cards (2 each of 4 different designs) with matching envelopes. There will be a draw for a “stamping surprise”. Please RSVP by November 19, 2012. Payment will be due at the time of registeration so that your spot will be held. Methods of payment are cheque (made out to the St. Albert Day Care), cash and email money transfer to michellestamps@shaw.ca. There are only 11 spots available, so register early to avoid disappointment

Above are the 4 Christmas card designs that will be featured at the Children's November 25 Stamp Camp Fundraiser.

Cost: $25.00

Where: St. Albert Day Care (address to be provided upon registeration)

Time: Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

**If you have your own adhesive and scissors, please bring them with you.
Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Also a member on the St. Albert Day Care Society's Board of Directors as well as the Fundraising Committee.

November Stamp Camp Fundraisers!

November is an exciting month.  I have 2 Christmas card stamp camps planned.  One is an adult Christmas card stamp camp and the other is a Children's Christmas card stamp camp.  Both stamp camps are Fundraiser events for the St. Albert Day Care.  All proceeds made will be going to the St. Albert Day Care Society. I am on the Fundraising Committee at the St. Albert Day Care Society and thought this would be a wonderful way to raise money as well as share my passion for card making.  I sure hope you will join me for some Christmas card stamping fun!


At the Adult Stamp Camp Fundraiser you will be making 12 Christmas cards (3 each of 4 different designs) with matching envelopes. There will be a draw for a “stamping surprise”.  Please RSVP by November 19, 2012. Payment will be due at the time of registeration so that your spot will be held. Methods of payment are cheque (made out to the St. Albert Day Care), cash and email money transfer. There are only 30 spots available, so register early to avoid disappointment.

Above are the 4 Christmas card designs that will be featured at the Adult November Stamp Camp Fundraiser. 

Cost: $30.00

Where: St. Albert Day Care (address to be provided upon registeration)

Time: Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

**If you have your own adhesive and scissors, please bring them with you.
The details for the Children's Christmas Card Stamp Camp Fundraiser will be uploaded very soon.

Happy Stamping!

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

Gingerbread Season's Greeting card - October 21 Stamp Camp

Here is the second card that will be featured at my October 21 Christmas card Stamp Camp.  I am loving the Scentsational Seasons stamp set, found on page 16 of the Holiday Mini Catalogue.  You may notice that the gingerbread men are a bit glossy that is because they have been embossed with the Sugar and Spice scented Embossing Powder (also found on page 16).  The smell is amazing!  It makes me want to bake some gingerbread.  hehehe

Please join me on October 21 for some Christmas stamping fun.  There are still some spots available.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp sets: Scentsational Season, Greetings of the Season
Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock, Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (Real Red)
Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, VersaMark Pen
Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Holiday Collections Framelit Dies, Scallop Edge Punch, Itty Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Sugar and Spice Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

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

Interested in learning some new stamping techniques, if you are sign up today for my 2013 Stampin' Technique and Scrapbook Club.  Please either visit my "Clubs" page or contact me for further details.

October 21 Christmas Stamp Camp

My October Christmas card stamp camp has been moved!  It is now scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We had a recent family vacation to Mexico and now I am trying to get back into the swing of things.  There is still room if you would like to come and stamp to get a head start on your Christmas cards.  Above is one of the card designs we will be making.  The Christmas tree stamp is from the Scentsational Seasons stamp set found on page 16 of the Holiday Mini.  The Christmas tree is also cut out using the Holiday Collection Framelits Dies.  Too cute!

At each class, you will make 12 Christmas cards (4 each of 3 different designs) with matching envelopes. So, by December’s Christmas card stamp camp you will have made 48 Christmas cards! At each stamp camp there will be a draw for a “stamping surprise”. Attend all 4 Christmas card stamp camps and your name will be put into a draw on the last class for a great prize. You can RSVP here.

The Christmas cards that we will be making at each stamp camp will be uploaded on my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website (the link is located in the left sidebar) as well as posted on this Stamping Blog ahead of time so that you will be able to see what we will be making.

Cost: $25.00 for non-club members
            $22.00 for club members

Class Dates: September 16, October 21, November 18 & December 9
Where: My house (address will be given out upon registeration)

Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

P.S.  If you are feeling extra ambitious and creative at my Christmas Card stamp camps I will have extra occasion cards available to make each one.  These occasion cards will be an extra $2.00.  This is only if you are interested.  Below are the different occasion cards that will be available at each Christmas stamp camp.

October - Halloween
November - Birthday
December - New Year's

**Please remember to bring your own adhesive and scissors.  If you need to order them please let me know a week in advance pf the Stamp Camp date so that they arrive in time for you to use.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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