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

Update - Check out my SU Promos Page!

If you want some amazing stamping deals....please check out my SU Promos page.... the link is below

SU Promos Page

Christmas Banners..............

A good friend of mine and I have been busy making banners for another friend of mine. Check out our creations below..... 

 Sample #1

 Sample #2

 Sample #3

 Sample #4

Sample #5

Which one do you like best?  If you double click on them you will see that some have embossed snowflakes that are silver and gold.  ohh lala!

Stampin' supplies
Stamp Set: Northern Flurries (retired)
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Whisper White card sock, Real Red card stock, Garden Green card stock, Crumb Cake card stock
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories: Cricket Die Cut Machine, Gold and Silver Embossing Powder, Garden Green 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Red Ribbon (brand name?), Heat Gun

Michelle B
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October Christmas Card Stamp Camp - Rescheduled to November 17, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving Monday!  I hope you have enjoyed some time with your family and friends for a big turkey feast this Thanksgiving weekend.  :)

My next Christmas Card Stamp Camp is on Sunday, November 17, 2013.  Below are 2 of the 3 cards we will be making.  I hope you are able to join me for some Christmas card stamping fun.  At this Stamp Camp we are going to make 8 Christmas cards (4 each of 2 different designs shown below) as well as 4 Occasion cards for a total of 12 cards.  For the month of November the Occasion card will be a card of your choice.  I know a couple of people celebrating birthdays in November so I thought it might be fitting to also make birthday cards along with the Christmas cards.  If you have another occasion that you would like to make a card for, please feel free to do so.  I will have the card layout and all of the supplies ready for you to make but you can choose what occasion you want it to be.  :)  I will try and post the 3rd card designer (Occasion Card) over the next couple of days.

October Stamp Camp Details

What: Christmas Card Stamp Camp - 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) envelopes included

When: Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

RSVP: by Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - click here, to register via email

Festive Flurry Christmas Card

Red Cardinal Noel Card

Stamping supplies used:

Festive Flurry Christmas Card

Stamp sets: Festive Flurry (Holiday Mini page 30). Seasonal Sayings (IB&C page 32)

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Pool Party card stock, Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack (Holiday Mini page 29), Island Indigo card stock

Ink: Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: White Bakers Twine, Basic Jewels Rhinestone

Red Cardinal Noel Card

Stamp Set: Warmth & Wonder (Holiday Mini Hostess page 39)

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Old Olive card stock, Season of Style Designer Series Paper (Holiday Mini page 23), Whisper White card stock

Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Linen Thread, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Designer Frames Embossing Folders

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Online Deal of the Week from Stampin' Up!

Amazing Online Deal of the Week

October 8-14

While Supplies Last

Stampin'Up! has announced an amazing online deal of the week for October 8-14! Only while supplies last! Discount shown at time of check out! Click here to access my Demonstrator Website and to Shop Now to see all the deals! Chevron Embossing Folder             Reg $9.95     Sale $7.46 Squares Collection Framelits dies  Reg $32.95  Sale $24.74 Essentials paper Piercing Pack       Reg $10.95   Sale $8.21 Festive paper Piercing pack           Reg $10.95     Sale $8.21 Petite Curly label Punch                  Reg $15.95     Sale $11.96 Today & Everyday photo book Digital download     Reg $16.50   Sale $8.25 Don't miss out! Happy Stamping! Michelle B Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator inspire. create. share.

Stampin' Up! Promotion - Join for $25.00

For two weeks only—October 7-21—join the Stampin’ Up! family for just $25! It’s an amazing opportunity to do what you already love doing anyway—and make a little money doing it (that never hurts!).  There is no obligation or pressure to host stamping event if you do not want to.

When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll get

• $25 worth of products, plus business supplies!
• A 30 percent discount on your first order!*
• A 20 percent demonstrator discount everyday!

Plus, the friendships you’ll make with other demonstrators, customers, and hostesses, will be lifelong. Enjoy the benefits of fun, friends, and creativity!  
In our 25^th year, celebrate with us with the $25 starter kit.  Visit My Demonstrator website to get started today!

*Certain restrictions apply; see your demonstrator for details

Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Christmas Card Stamp Camp - September 22, 2013

I know it is weird to read the title of this post and think Christmas cards already.  If you are like me and want to send almost everyone a hand stamped Christmas card then you need to start this process early.  Well...why not start in September!  :)

Each year I host 4 Christmas card stamp camps and the first one starts in September.  Below are 2 of the 3 cards we will be making.  I hope you are able to join me for some Christmas card stamping fun.  This year we are going to make 8 Christmas cards (4 each of 2 different designs) as well as 4 Occasion cards for a total of 12 cards.  For the month of September the Occasion card is Halloween.  We may have to revisit this theme for October as well as Halloween is one of my fav occasions!  The Halloween stamp sets that Stampin' Up! has are so cute.  Both cards below use the Embossing technique.

Christmas Greetings Snowflake Duo card

Happy Pumpkin Halloween card

September Stamp Camp Details

What: Christmas Card Stamp Camp - 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) envelopes included

When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

RSVP: by Thursday, September 19, 2013 by email - click here

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Christmas Greetings Snowflake Duo card

Stamp Set: Festive Flurry (page 30 Holiday Mini), Warmth & Wonder (page 39 Holiday Mini)

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Pool Party card stock

Ink: Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad, VersaMark Pad

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Festive Flurry Framelits Dies (page 30 Holiday Mini), Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Chevron Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewel

Happy Pumpkin Halloween card

Stamp Set: Halloween Happiness (page 20 Holiday Mini)

Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock, Wild Wasabi card stock

Ink: VersaMark Pad

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border punch, Gold Brad, Tangerine Tango Stampin' Embossing Powder, Wild Wasabi Stampin' Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B.
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Stampin' Up!'s New 2013-2015 In-Colors

Hello,

I received a shipment of Stampin' Up! products featured in the new 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalogue.  Needless to say when I opened up the box I couldn't resist making some cards!!!!   

The colors shown in the card trio below are from Stampin' Up!'s new 2013-2015 In-Colors ....Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Baked Brown Sugar.  Aren't the names of those colors cute.  The stamp set used in the cards below is a new one called Timeless Talk.  It is part of the "Bring on the Cake" stamp set category and is found on page 19.

Strawberry Slush with Baked Brown Sugar Accent

Crisp Cantaloupe with Baked Brown Sugar accent

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk

Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Strawberry Slush card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe card stock, Pistachio Pudding cantaloupe, Bake Brown Sugar card stock

Ink: Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad,  Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Itty Bitty Banners Framelits, Pear Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1/2" Circle Punch, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Scissors

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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P.S.  There are a couple of spots left in my Ribbon Assortment - email me if you want a spot!

Michelle's Ribbon Assortment

Hello,


With every new Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalogue comes…NEW RIBBON
!! Ribbon is one of my favourite Stampin’ Up! accessories.
There are only 5 spots in the Ribbon Assortment!

ONLY $20.00 per package!! (Shipping & Handling, Taxes are included!)

Payment options: Cash or Cheque or Email Money Transfer

You will receive 20 yards of combined ribbon.

Here is the following variety you will receive:

*New 3/4” Chevron Ribbon – 2 yards of each color
Calypso Coral (new addition to the Subtles collection)
Crushed Curry (new addition to the Regals collection)
Smoky Slate (new addition to the Neutrals collection)

*New 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon – 2 yards of each color
Gumball Green (2012-2014 In-Color)
Midnight Muse (2012-2014 In-Color)

3/8” Ruffled Stretch Trim – 2 yards of each color
Baked Brown Sugar (2013-2015 In-Color)
Pistachio Pudding (2013-2015 In-Color)
Costal Cabana (2013-2015 In-Color)

1/8” Taffeta Ribbon
Bermuda Bay (new addition to the Brights collection)

1/4” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Blushing Bride (new addition to the Subtles collection)

You can view the selection of ribbon on pages 172 and 173 of the new 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalogue. If you don’t have a copy, you can view the Idea Book on my Stampin’ Up! Website at www.michelleblackburn.stampinup.net under the catalogue link.

Refer a friend to this ribbon share and receive a stamping “gift” for their purchase.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle Blackburn
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
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Stamping on Holding

Hello Stamping Friends and Blog Followers!

It has been quite a while since I have posted any creative projects.  My stamping hobby has kind of been on hold for a little bit due to some hecticness in our family.  I am happy to say that everything should be back to normal real soon.  This means that I will be posting/uploading the creative projects I have made using the wonderful Stmapin' Up! products to provide you inspiration as well as hosting stamping events (ie: stamp camps, clubs, etc).  The Christmas stamp camps that I usually host every year starting September through to December will be going ahead.  I will post the details towards the end of July or early August.  As always, Thank You for your continued support.  You are appreciated!

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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