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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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
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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.

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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Vintage Vogue Stamp Set is Retiring!

Pink Pirouette Thanks Card

As I am looking through Stampin' Up!'s Going, Going....Gone! list I find myself a little bit sad noticing the stamp sets on this list that I own and have stamped with, some for many years.  The Vintage Vogue stamp set is one of those sets.  You will find this stamp set on page 147 in the 2012 Idea Book & Catalogue (117960 wood, $29.95; 118598 clear, $21.95).  I think this was my first clear mount stamp set that I got.  I have had so much fun with the Vintage Vogue stamp set over the years creating cards, scrapbook pages and gift tags.  Here are a couple of recent cards that I have made.  Check out the words on both of the cards, they are stamped on a frame and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I think this is the first time I have used the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  It is a nice way to showcase words on cards.  

Calypso Coral Flower Just for You card

Don't get me wrong the saddness that I feel looking at these stamp sets on the Going, Going...Gone! list is quickly replaced with excitement at the thought that we will soon have a new Idea Book & Catalogue with fresh, new products to play with! This new Idea Book & Catalogue comes out June 1, 2012. If you are not a member of my Stampin' Technique & Scrapbook Club, please email me to reserve a FREE copy Idea Book & Catalogue. I can't wait to see it!!

Stampin' Up! Products used Pink Pirouette Flower Thanks card:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue, Thank you Kindly

Paper: Pool Party card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Tulip Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Whisper White Neutrals Button, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Up! Products used on Calypso Coral Flower Just for You card:

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue, Tea Shoppe

Paper: Soft Suede card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Very Vanilla card stock

Ink: Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Tulip Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Set, Stampin' Dimensionals, Antique Brads

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Silver Christmas Tree & Tag Combo - Dec 11 Christmas card stamp camp

I hope all of you are doing well and staying warm.  I have been busily creating over the last couple of weeks.  I apologize for not uploading some of my creations sooner.  heheh Life has gotten away with me again.  The above combo will be one of the Christmas card designs along with matching Christmas tag that we will be making at my last Christmas card stamp camp on December 11, 2011.  Can you believe it is the last one!?!  Time sure flies by when you are having fun. 

Please join me for a couple of hours of stamping fun on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00.  At this final Christmas card stamp camp we will be doing something a little different.  Not only will you be making 12 Christmas cards (4 each of 3 different designs) but you will also make a matching Christmas tag for one of the 3 designs.  There is no extra cost for the matching tags.  You can RSVP for this last Christmas card stamp camp by sending me an email here.

Please visit often to see the other 2 Christmas card designs and matching tags that we will be making at my final Christmas Card stamp camp on December 3.  One of those Christmas card designs will be featuring Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini products.  The Shaker Frames found on page 38 in the Holiday Mini and the Mica Flakes found on pg 21 in the Holiday Mini.  This card will be uploaded early next week.

Stampin' Up! Products used:
Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Tiny Tags
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Real Red card stock, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stocking Accents Originals Die, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimesionals, Create a Cupcake Punch, Jewellery Tag Punch, Modern Label Punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Best Dad Ever Frame - June 12 Project

OH this project was a lot of fun to make, notice the shiny part on this project......it is aluminum flashing which was embossed with Stampin' Up!'s Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - isn't that cool.  This is the last project that will be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  I have seen a couple of projects that used aluminum flashing and they looked so neat.  Yet another way to use the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine and depending on which embossing folder you use you could have more ways to create masculine cards and projects.  I made this project a Father's Day frame but if you would rather use it for a different occasion you can do that.  The picture is 4" x 6". 
Here are the details again for my "I am a Big Shot" Class - On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class. We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. If you click on the label "I am a Big Shot" Class you will see all of the different projects we will be making.  Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one. Click here to register by email.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Best Dad Ever
Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Early Espresso card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Neutrals Designer Buttons

Non-SU supplies used:
Aluminum Flashing, Frame

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Greenhouse Gala Chipboard Coasters - June 12 Projects

Another project to be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  These are 2 coasters made out of chipboard and the Scallop Square Clear Die.  At the class we will spray a protective coat on them so that they don't get ruined when being used.  If you would rather make these 2 scallop squares into a cute little frame you could do that too.  All we need to do for that is punch a couple holes with the Crop-A-Dile in 2 sides and then join them with ribbon.  That would make such a cute little gift for someone.

On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class. We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one. Click here to register by email.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade
Paper: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Scallop Square Clear Die

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Wild Wasabi Butterfly Trio - June 12 Class Project

Here is another project that will be featured at my June 12 "I am a Big Shot" Class.  These cute little butterflies aren't just normal butterflie........they are butterfly magnets.  Yup made with card stock, the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die and magentic sheets.  Aren't they neat.  Again I am so impressed with all that the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine can do.  On June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 come join me for a Big Shot class.  We will be making 6 different projects all using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.  Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me or FREE if you purchase one at the time of the class or $5.00 if you do not own one.  Click here to register.

Another neat feature on these butterflies is if you look really close to the Wild Wasabit colored ones you will see that the Baroque Motifs stamp design is the same color as the card stock.....I used Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder.  Yes Stampin' Up! now had a couple of colored embossing powders the same as their card stock colors.  Yahoo!  Embossing is one of my fav techniques.  You will find these in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Touch of Kindness
Paper: Wild Wasabi card stock, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder, Early Espresso Twine, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Itty Bitty Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Fabric Thinking of You card - I am a Big Shot Class June 12

Here is a card I made using Stampin' Up!'s Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric and the Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die.  Did you know that you could cut out fabric using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine and an emblosslits die?  I didn't until I saw a card on Stampin' Connection the other day so I just had to try it.  This is so cool.  I love my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.  It can do so much.  That is why I wanted to have a "I am a Big Shot" class so that I can teach different ways to use the Big Shot to you.  This is project #3 that will be featured at my "I am a Big Shot" class on Sunday, June 12, 2011.  Registeration closes on Monday, June 6 for this class so make sure you register soon.  You can click here to register. 

Come and join me for a couple of hours of Big Shot fun.  In this class we will learn all about the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, its accessories and the materials you can use with it. Did you know that the Big Shot can cut through materials like cardboard, magnetic sheets and even metal? Here are the following Big Shot Accessories that we will use in this class; Beautiful Butterflies and Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Dies, Scallop Square Bigz Clear Dies, Matchbox Bigz xl Dies, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Circles #2 Originals Die, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die. There will be a Part 2 of this class...date to be announed.  Cost is $5.00 for 6 projects if you don't own a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine or FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Touch of Kindness
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Night of Navy card stock, Baja Breeze card stock
Ink: Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Fabric

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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I am a Big Shot Class Projects - "I am a Big Shot" Class June 12, 2011

                      Embedded Embossing Technique

I must admit I am a bit behind in getting these Big Shot projects uploaded.  Here are 2 of the 6 projects that will be featured at my "I am a Big Shot" Class Part 1.  On Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. come and join me for a couple of hours of Big Shot fun.  In this class we will learn all about the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, its accessories and the materials you can use with it.  Did you know that you use a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on 2 pieces of card stock together? I didn't until I saw a card on Stampin' Connection.  I just had to try that as I thought that "Embedded Embossing Technique" would be great for masculine cards.  I love my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. It can do so much. That is why I wanted to have a "I am a Big Shot" class so that I can teach different ways to use the Big Shot to you.  Here are the following Big Shot Accessories that we will use in this class; Beautiful Butterflies and Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Dies, Scallop Square Bigz Clear Dies, Matchbox Bigz xl Dies, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Circles #2 Originals Die, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die. There will be a Part 2 of this class...date to be announed. Cost is $5.00 for 6 projects if you don't own a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine or FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me.

                                                        

                                                             Gerber Daisies

I saw a project very similar to the Gerber Daisies on the Stampin' Connection (a website for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) and I loved it.  I thought this would be a great project for you to do at my "I am a Big Shot" Class on June 12, 2011.  Just think you can always have flowres whenever you want and you don't need to go to the store to buy them.  :)

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Embedded Embossing Technique card:

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Sahara Sand card stock, Soft Suede card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Old Olive card stock, Marina Mist card stock, Pacific Point card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Silver Brads, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Die, Circles #2 Originals Die, Matchbox XL Bigz Die

Gerber Daisies

Paper: Melon Mambo card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Basic Black card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Die, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Valentines for my kids

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!  You can make such cute little gifts for this special occasion.  Check out these quick & easy matchboxesfull of treats that I made for my kiddies....all I used was Stampin' Up!'s Bigz XL Matchbox die....even for the tag.  I did both of these matchboxes in a matter of minutes.  I didn't have a lot of time and went quickly to work once my youngest was having a nap.  I haven't used my Bigz XL die in a long time, I must remember to use it more often.  I sure do love my Big Shot and the different accessories that come with it.  It makes creating that much more simple.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (my fav)
Paper: Melon Mambo card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Real Red card stock, Naturally White card stock
Ink: Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Bigz XL Matchbox Die, Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

Oh my if I am using retired ribbon on projects that means I need to get some current ribbon.......it may be time for a ribbon assortment.  Visit this blog frequently to see the details of my "Spring" Ribbon Assortment.

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the right hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Northern Hearts Winter Wonderland

Another card I made using the Northern Hearts (Hostess Level 1) stamp set.  The snowflake image on this card is a bit shimmery.  I used a combonation of Champagne Shimmer Paint and Marina Mist Classic Re-Inker.  If you want to try this fabulous wow factor all you need to do is add a couple of drops of each in a container, mix, then apply the mixture onto your stamp surface with a sponge or sponge dauber and then stamp it on a piece of card stock.  I wish you could see the shimmerness of the image.  Oh my is shimmerness a word.  Well if not I guess I just made one....hahahaha because it suits this card.  The Bright Christmas stamp set found in the Holiday Mini is a new fav stamp set.  I love the curves of the "Winter Wonderland" image.  Too cute.  I also just love making a square piece of card stock using the Top Note.  I think it adds a great layer for a focal point.  Give it a try.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Northern Hearts (Level 1), Bright Christmas
Paper: Marina Mist card stock, Night of Navy card stock, Whisper White card stock, Brushed Silver card stock
Ink: Marina Mist Classic Re-Inker, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Scallop Border Punch, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, Lattice Textured Impressions Folder

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the right hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B.
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Holly Jolly Christmas

Ohhh it is begining to look a lot like Christmas - yeah!  Christmas is not that far away my friends.  Are you ready?  I am not at all.  I feel like I have so much to do still.  One of those many things to do is my Christmas cards.  I am not even going to count them this year I am just going to do them.  hahaha perhaps that will releave some of the stress not knowing exactly how many I need to make and send out.  Here is a card I made today featuring the Northern Hearts stamp set.  You will find this stamp set in the Holiday Mini catalogue as a hostess level 1 stamp set.  Isn't it cute!  I am not sure if you can pick it out from the picture but the wreath has a little shimmer to it.  I put a couple of drops of Certainly Celery classic re-inker in the top of a brad container and add some drops of Champagne Shimmer Paint on top.  I mixed it around with the end of a paint brush and then took a sponge dauber to apply the shimmer paint re-inker mixture to the stamp set and then stamped the wreath image on Whisper White card stock.  Voila a shimmery Christmas wreath.  I added the red berries with a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker after the wreath had dried.  One thing I love about Christmas cards is adding sparkles to the cards.  I usually always have some sort of sparkle on them.  The cards are almost always embossed too.  hehehe  It is funny how I associate different things for different occasions.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Northern Hearts (Hostess Level 1), Bright Christmas
Paper: Poppy Parade card stock, Old Olive card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: VersaMark, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Classic Re-Inker, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Platinum Shimmer Paint
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Border Punch, Sticky Strip, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the right hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B.
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Stampin' Up! Designer Fabric is......AWESOME

Hello Stamping Friends,
I bring you this post with great excitement.......I had to try out Stampin' Up!'s Designer Fabric and well........I LOVE IT.  I was getting some inspiration from a upline DVD the other day and a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator showed a Designer Fabric creation she had made....a designer fabric scallop square coaster.  Thanks for the inspiration Winona!  OMG!  I loved it so of course I had to get the products to re-create this too cute project.  Below are a couple of pictures that I took while making these cute Christmas gifts.

Here is an opended package of the Candy Cane Designer Fabric.  I love the color and fabric combo you receive.  Wow!  Look at all that fabric.  Isn't it great.

The Scallop Square Bigz Die is a perfect die to make these cute Scallop Squares.  If you have the Big Shot die-cut machine this die is a must.  Even if you don't own the Big Shot die-cut machine I would suggest getting one.  You can do so much with it. 

Here is a picture of the supplies I used to make the Candy Cane Designer Fabric Coasters.

Here are the Candy Cane Designer Fabric trio I made.  Too cute!  These are so easy to make. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Accessories: Candy Cane Designer Fabric, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Scallop Square Bigz Die, SNAIL adhesive, Linen Thread, Button from Candy Cane Designer Bigs Buttons

Here are the step by step instructions

Step 1 - Cut a piece of 5" x 5" Candy Cane Designer Fabric or fabric of your choice and place over top of the Scallop Square Bigz Die.  Remember when using a Stampin' Up! Bigz Die if there are no scoring lines which the Scallop Square Bigz Die does not have, you can cut more than at a time.  I think I was able to cut 4 squares at a time.  Yahoo!

Step 2 - Run Scallop Square Bigz Die and Candy Cane Designer Fabric through Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

Step 3 - Flip Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Squares over so that they are facing down on your stamping surface.  Then place adhesive either on each scallop around the edges of just inside of them.  I used Stampin' Up! SNAIL adhesive.  You want to do this on bot insides of each Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Square.

Step 4 - Take a little bit of batting or poly-fiber fill and place on the inside of one Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Square just inside the adhesive line.  You do not need to use a lot of batting or poly-fiber fill as we don't want these coasters to be too thick.

Step 5 - Take the Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Square that doesn't have the battie or poly-fiber fill and place on top of the other one.  It is easy as all you have to do is match up the scallop edges of each square and it should be adhered together straight.

Step 6 - Take a needle and Linen Thread and sew an 'x' in each corner.  A Linen Thread tip - you can separate the linen thread so that is it not so thick.

Step 7 - Take a button from the Candy Cane Big Designer Button collection and sew it in the bottom right corner using a needle and linen thread.

Voila you have completed a Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Square Coaster.  Please visit my website often to see what I am pairing up with this cute little Christmas project.

These Candy Cane Designer Fabric Scallop Square Coasters are very inexpensive to make and make for a great Christmas gift.

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the right hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B.
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Gratitude Leaves Card

I can't believe all of the thoughts that are swirling around in my head when I created this card.  I needed a fairly simple & quick card so that I could make 9 of them in a small time frame.  This is the card that I came up with.  I will be giving each of my club members one of these cards as their thank-you for joining my club card.  Before I sat down to make this card, I visited the talented Mary Fish's blog for some ideas.  Well, while I was there I got a couple.  Thanks Mary for the inspiration!  The idea of the Top Note Die made into a square came from Mary Fish's blog.  Her amazing card is here.  In fact, she had 2 amazing cards that I found on her blog sporting the square Top Note that I liked, the one I linked was quicker to find.  hehehe  I also got the leaf idea from her blog too.  Here is her leaf card.  I hope my club members like their cards.  I had so much fun teaching them the different stamping techniques and scrapbook layouts.  I hope they join my clubs next year.  Please visit the stamping technique & classes I offer heading to see which stamping events I am offering for 2011.  I would also love it if you joined as well.

If you want to recreate this card, the size of the Peach Parfait & Pear Pizzazz card stock are 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" and the Very Vanilla squares that have the leaves stamped on them are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Days of Gratitude (my fav stamp set)

Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Soft Suede card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Poppy Parade card stock

Ink: Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Top Note Bigz Die, Designer Label Punch, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Brights Designer Buttons

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.

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Michelle B
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Spooky Spider Halloween Treat Holder

I tried to make these spiders sparkle using the Heat & Stick Powder and Black Fine Galaxy Glitter but it didn't work so well.  The top spider has a bit of sparkle to it but not like the sparkly bat.  When I was making these it was getting late so I didn't add sparkles to the Scallop Oval punch.  If you want to do that please refer back to the "Bat Treat Holder" post as it has the step by step instructions on how to do that. 

Step by Step Instuctions on how to make Spider Halloween Treat Holder:

1. Grab your Big Shot & Two Tags Bigz Die.
2. Take a piece of Whisper White card stock (size 3" x 4-1/2") and position it over top of the bigger tag that is positioned towards the bottom of the die (the tag that has the score line in the middle of it).
3. Next sandwich the die and whisper white card stock between the two standard cutting pads (plexi-glass pads) and run it through your Big Shot. You will need to do this 2 times as we need two of these tags to make one Treat Holder.
**If you need to make more than one treat holder, you will need to do steps 2 & 3 over again. Because the tag that we are using has a score line in it we can only do one piece of card stock at a time. If we do more than one the score line will end up cutting that line instead of scoring it.
4. Next take the Spider Web image from the Wicked Cool Stamp Set, ink with Basic Black Classic Ink and stamp two spider webs on each tag...one in the top left corner and one in the bottom right corner of each tag.  You will need to apply ink to the stamp each time.
5. Next take the Spider image from the From the Crypt Stamp Set, ink with Basic Black Classic Ink and stamp the spider image just off of each spider web.
6. Next take the Spooky words stamp from the Wicked Cool Stamp Set, ink with Basic Black Classic Ink and stamp the words on a piece of Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch.
7. Next punch a Scallop Oval out using Scallop Oval Punch.  If you want to make the Scallop Oval sparkle like the one on the "Bat Halloween Treat Holder" I made please refer to that post.
8. Adhere Whisper White Oval Spooky words in the middle of Basic Black Scallop Oval.
9. Flip Basic Black Scallop Oval over and place 2 Stampin' Dimensionals on the back.  Peel backs off and position in the middle of the tag front.
10. Next fold both tags at score line. Apply some adhesive to the bottom of one of the tags and position it over top of the other bottom of the other tag. Apply some pressure so that the two tag bottoms are secure. We are almost finished.
11. Next put a Halloween treat inside and secure the 2 holes at the top with something. I used an orange circle rhinestone brad from Stampin' Up!'s Circle Fire Rhinestone assortment. You can use ribbon or linen thread, a button...whatever you want.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Wicked Cool, From the Crypt
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock
Ink: Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, VersaMark Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Two Tags Bigz Die, Scallop Oval Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Spooky Halloween Treat Holders

Here are the treat holders I came up with using the Two Tag Bigz Die.  I am happy with the way they turned out and they didn't take me all that long to do - YEAH!.  I will give you step by step instructions on how to create these cute little treat holders.  I may just have to make 18 more for my daughter's kindergarten class.

Step by Step Instuctions:

1. Grab your Big Shot & Two Tags Bigz Die.  

2. Take a piece of Whisper White card stock (size 3" x 4-1/2") and position it over top of the bigger tag that is positioned towards the bottom of the die (the tag that has the score line in the middle of it).

3. Next sandwich the die and whisper white card stock between the two standard cutting pads (plexi-glass pads) and run it through your Big Shot.  You will need to do this 2 times as we need two of these tags to make one Treat Holder. 

**If you need to make more than one treat holder, you will need to do steps 2 & 3 over again.  Because the tag that we are using has a score line in it we can only do one piece of card stock at a time.  If we do more than one the score line will end up cutting that line instead of scoring it.

4. Next take the stamp sets you want to decorate the front of your "tag treat holder".  Below are the instructions and supplies on how to make the Bat Treat Holder....

To make the Bat Treat Holder I used some stamps from the Wicked Cool stamp set.  This is a great Halloween stamp set.

5. Lay your Whisper White Tags down on your table.  Take the bat stamp, ink with Basic Black ink and stamp on the upper left side as well as on the bottom right side of both tags.  You will need to apply ink on the stamp each time.  Set aside

6. Next let's add some sparkles to the bat in the top right corner.  Take your Bitty Bat Punch and punch out a piece of Basic Black card stock.  Take your VersaMark Pad and cover the punched out Bat with it.  Make sure that it is all over the bat.  Next sprinkle Heat & Stick Powder on it.  (This is the very first time I have ever used Heat & Stick Powder!) Heat with a heat gun.  You will notice the heat & stick powder becomes gooey & clear.  Next sprinkle the punched out bat with Black Glitter.  I used the Black Glitter from the Fine Galaxy Glitter collection.  That stuff is amazing.  If you don't have any be sure to get some through me. :)  Next you are going to want to heat the bat again so that the Black Glitter stays in place.  Voila a sparkly bat.  Isn't it gorgeous!

7. You will see in the image the Scallop Oval I used is sparkly too.  I did the same process for the Scallop Oval as I did the Bat.  Once you have finished making your Scallop Oval sparkly set aside.

8.  Ink Spooky stamp with Basic Black ink and stamp on a piece of Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch. (To me it looks like the medium oval punch if you look in Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book & Catalogue on pg 203.)

9. Adhere Spooky punched out words on top of the sparkly Scallop Oval punch out.  Flip over and apply 2 Stampin' Dimensionals, peel the backs off and position it in the middle of one of the Tags.

10. Flip the Sparkly Bat over, apply 2 Stampin' Dimensionals, peel the backs off and position it in the top right coner of the same tag.

11. Next fold both tags at score line.  Apply some adhesive to the bottom of one of the tags and position it over top of the other bottom of the other tag.  Apply some pressure so that the two tag bottoms are secure.  We are almost finished.  

12. Next put a Halloween treat inside and secure the 2 holes at the top with something.  I used an orange circle rhinestone brad from Stampin' Up!'s Circle Fire Rhinestone assortment.  You can use ribbon or linen thread, a button...whatever you want. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Wicked Cool

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock

Ink: Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, VersaMark Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Two Tags Bigz Die, Scallop Oval Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, Bitty Bat Large Punch, Black Glitter from Fine Galaxy Glitter Assortment, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

To order the products to make this project, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Spider Spooky Halloween Card - October 24 Christmas Stamp Camp Halloween Card Design #1

Because one of my Christmas card stamp camps is in the month of October I thought why not have some Halloween cards for my stamping friends to make.  Here is Halloween card design #1 that will be featured at my October 24 Christmas/Halloween card stamp camp.  This card is really easy to make.  The Spider web was embossed on a piece of Basic Black card stock with the Big Shot and Stampin' Up!'s Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder (Holiday Mini).  After I ran it though my Big Shot (my fav stamping tool) I flipped it over, applied some Platinum Shimmer Paint to a sponge dauber and gently went over the spider web image - that is how I got the cool look background for this card.  In the bottom left hand corner of this card you will see Stampin' Up!'s new Glimmer Brads.  I think they add the perfect touch for this spooky Halloween card.  I hope you can join me for an afternoon of stamping fun on October 24.  The cost for the Halloween cards is $8.00 (2 card of 2 designs).  Please visit either the Classes link on the right hand sidebar of this blog or my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website under calendar events for further details.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Sets: From the Crypt, Wicked Cool

Paper: Peach Parfait card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock

Ink: Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder, Glimmer Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Sponge Dauber, Platinum Shimmer Paint

To order the products to make this card, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.


Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Pink Giraffe Card

This card was fun to make.  One of my new fav products are the Rhinestone Jewels (pg 188) that Stampin' Up! now sells.  They are great to add a little bit of bling to a card.  Remember in my last post I had mentioned that I needed to make a baby name frame for one of the Mom's from my daughter's kindergarten class......well here is the card I made to go along with the baby name frame.  I overheard the Mom telling some other Mom's that her new baby's nursery has a giraffe theme to it so when I was making the name frame and the baby girl card I pulled out my Animal Stories stamp set as that stamp set has the perfect giraffe stamp from the projects that I needed to make.  Here is the baby girl's pink giraffe card.  Instead of putting dark circles on the giraffes back I thought it would be better to add some Stampin' Up! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter with my 2-Way Glue Pen.  I like the results of that effect.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Sets: Animal Stories, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Pretty in Pink card stock, Early Espresso card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polk-Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Jewellery Tag Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

To order the products to make this card, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.

P.S.  I have a question for you....would you like it if I wrote down the step-by-step instructions on how to put each card together.....please provide your feedback as I would love to hear from you.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B.

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Dry Emboss Circles Technique card

Here is the card I demonstrated at my July Stampin' Technique & Scrapbook Club.  This card features Dry Embossed Circles just like the scrapbook page I demonstrated it.  This technique is really easy and fun to do.  And guess what it makes a grea accent on a masculine birthday card - yeah!  No more guessing and being frustrated on creating a masculine card....all I have to do is grab my stylus and circles template made out of Stampin' Up!'s thick window sheet and voila a masculine card sporting dry emboss circles.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Birthday Bliss, All Holidays
Paper: Soft Suede Textured card stock, Certainly Celery card stock, Bashful Blue card stock
Ink: Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Piercer, 2 Bashful Blue Soft Subtles Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Thick Window Sheets, Circles #2 Bigz Die, Stylus

To order the products to make this card, please contact me directly or go online to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. There is a direct link on the left hand side of my blog.
Happy Stamping!
Michelle