Card Assortment for February Occasions

February was a month full of birthdays and anniversaries.  A friend of mine came over one cold afternoon in February and we had a lot of fun stamping.  It looks like we were in the mood to use Gray in our creations!  Love the Gray and Pink as well as the Gray, Green and Purple color schemes.  My daughter even joined us.  She made her very own birthday invitations.  Check it out!

Here are some of the creations we made.

It's Your Birthday YAY card

Pistachio Wisteria Flower Power card

Quatro Heart Anniversary Card

Daughter's Birthday Invitation

Stampin Up! Supplies used:

It's Your Birthday Yay card

Stamp Sets: Fitting Occasions, Balloon Bash (Occasions Catalogue)

Card Stock:  Strawberry Slush (my fav), Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Stamping' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Expressions Folder, Stamping Dimensions, Neutrals Buttons, 1-1/4" Square Punch (to make end of Whisper White Banner)

Pistachio Wisteria Flower Power card

Stamp Sets: Petite Petals

Card Stock: Pistachio Pudding, Basic Gray, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Ink: Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (my fav), Blossom Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Flower Punch (from Itty Bitty Trio Punch set), 1/8" silver brad

Quatro Heart Anniversary Card

Stamp Sets: Memorable Moments, 

Card Stock: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Primrose Petals (Retired)

Ink: Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Strawberry SlushClassic Stampin' Pad, Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad (Retired), Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Small Heart Punch (Retired), Rhinestone Jewel

Daughter's Birthday Invitation 

Stamp Sets: Celebrate Today, Zoo Babies

Card Stock: Whisper White, Coastal Cabana

Ink: Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad (Retired)

Happy Stampin'!

Michelle B

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Finally......A new post!

I am almost embarrassed to post anything here as it has been so long.  (insert sad face).  But I guess that is the beauty about blogging, you get to do as much or (in my case) as little as you want to.  It's not like I don't think about posting my new creations......cards, scrapbook pages, etc that I have made, I do think about it all of the time!  Is it just finding the time to post them.  I think I may have a solution to my "forgetful blog posting".

This year I have actually set aside time in the calendar on my iPhone and my computer to stamp.  Each month the calendar in my iPhone or computer will give me an alert with a reminder that I have set aside this time to stamp.  I thought it would be a good idea to count how many cards (i.e. birthday, anniversary, etc) cards I need to make of my family and friend each month and to also include that in my cell phone reminder/alert. So far it has worked!  Maybe I should do the same thing for blog posting.  I so enjoy making cards and mailing them to my family and friends.  Here are some of the cards I have made so far this year.  Well let's start off with a birthday card I received from a friend of mine.  Isn't it LOVELY!  I love the Baker's Twine tied in the blue button and the corner punched used on the actual card front and Whisper White layer.  Thank you Suzanne for the beautiful birthday card.  You made my day.

My January Creations

I was inspired to do my own version of the lovely birthday card I received and here it is below.

Then I got inspired to actually use the Butterfly Stamp set instead of the punch to see what kind of card would turn out.  Gives it a different look - doesn't it.  I couldn't help adding some bling to my butterflies.  Quite often when I stamp a card I usually always make more than one.  This is easy as if you cut a piece of 8.5" x 11" card stock in half you can make 2 cards.  I usually make 4 to 6 of the same card, leave the saying portion of the card blank so that I have cards on hand for when I need them.  By leaving them blank you can always add whatever saying you want at a later date.  Give it a try!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set:  Papillon Potpourri, Happy Birthday saying Grunge Rock (Retired)

Card Stock: Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Coastal Cabanan

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Costal Cabana

Accessories:  Bakers Twine, Button (Retired), Bitty Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Jewel

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Stampin' Up!'s Retired Stamp Set and Accessories lists are out!

The below products are only available until June 4, 2014. Click on the links below to view which sets are retiring.  Contact me to place your order.

Retired Stamp Set List

Retired Accessories List

Happy Retired-Stamp set Shopping!

Michelle B
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March was a month filled with birthdays

There seems to be a lot of March babies out there, my daughter included!  Here are some cards and 1 tag that I have made for the family and friends that we know celebrating their birthdays in March.  As you will see a lot of Truck birthday cards, these were made for my son's friends.

Happy Dirtday card

Isn't the saying too cute.  I love it.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Bashful Blue card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Stripes Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads

Make A Wish card

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Make a Wish

Card Stock: Melon Mambo card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Summer Starfruit card stock

Ink: Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker, Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (Retired), Scallop Edge Border Punch, Designer Brights Buttons, 5/8" Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

Happy Dirtday Bulldozer and Dump truck card

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Bashful Blue card stock, Whisper White card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I Dig You tag

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: I Dig you

Card Stock: Baked Brown Sugar card stock, Whisper White card stock, Tangerine Tango card stock, Marina Mist card stock 

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Baked Brown Sugar Stampin' Write Marker, Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Paper piercing tool, 1/4" Square Punch (to make end of banner)

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: Wacky Wishes - hostess (retired), Create a Cupcake

Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Pad

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Midnight Muse card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Retired Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight card stock, Crumb Cake card stock

Accessories: Cupcake punch, Dazzling Diamonds a Glitter

Happy Stamping! 

Michelle B.

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March Stamp Camp Card Designs

Finally you are able to see the fresh card designs for my March Stamp Camp Card!  I think the warmer weather inspired the colors in this card trio.  I hope you can join me on Sunday, March 23 for some Stamping Fun!  Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 19. - Click here to email me

Get Well Wishes Butterfly Card

 Happy Birthday Wishes Card

 Thanks Much Card

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Get Well Wishes Card

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock: Primrose Petals card stock (2012-2014 In-Color collection), Coastal Cabana card stock (2013-2015 In-Color collection), Summer Starfruit card stock (2012-2014 In-Color collection), Very Vanilla card stock, Brown Sugar card stock (2013-2015 In-Color collection)

Ink: Brown Sugar Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Brown Sugar 3/8" Ruffle Trim, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensions

Happy Birthday Wishes Card

Stamp Set: Petal Parade (Sale-A-Bration Exclusive Stamp Set)

Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Itty Bitty Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads

Thanks Much Card

Stamp Set:  Six-Sided Sampler

Card Stock:  Pool Party card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Gumball Green card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Chevron Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensions, Hexagon punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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March Occasions Stamp Camp

I think it is time for a stamp camp! I haven't hosted a Stamp Camp in such a long time. I not only miss stamping but I also miss you. :)  My March Stamp Camp card designs will be uploaded shortly.  I hope you can make it!  There will be a draw for free product for any orders placed and or if you bring a friend.  Don't forget Sale-a-bration is on right now, for every $60.00 you spend you receive FREE Stampin' Up! Product from the Sale-A-bration mini catalogue.

March Stamp Camp details
When: Sunday, March 23, 2014
Time: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 for 12 cards and envelopes (4 each of 3 different designs)
RSVP: by March 19, 2014 by email

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B.
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Birthdays in January

Every New Year brings lots of birthdays to celebrate, mine included.  I think that I have 7 family and friends celebrating their birthdays this month.  :)  One of my New Year's resolutions was to make cards and send them out.  Below are a couple of birthday themed cards that I have created.  Some of my first card creations for 2014.

You will see that the colour schemes are the same (Very Vanilla card stock, Bermuda Bay card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe card stock).  There are also some differences, the top card has not been textured embossed and the bottom card has.  The top card has an extra set of card stock strips and the bottom card does not.  I guess you could say that the bottom has the "Step it Up" technique, using the same layout but stepping it up a notch (for example embossing).

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp set:  Wacky Wishes (Hostess - retired), Create a Cupcake
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Bermuda Bay card stock, Crisp Cantaloupe card stock
Ink: Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker, Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Apothecary Accents Frame Lits, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Perfect Polka-Dots Embossing Folder (Bottom card only), Rhinestone Jewel, Cupcake Builder Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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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
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