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

"I am a Big Shot" class update

The "I am a Big Shot" class that I am offering today has been moved to Sunday, June 12, 2011.  Come join me for a couple of hours of stamping and 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.  Cost is FREE if you have purchased a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me, FREE if you purchase one at the class or $5.00 if you don't own one.  You can registere by clicking here for this class. 

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

Michelle's Christmas Stamp Camps Details

It’s time to register for Fall/Winter Stamping Classes……………………..

I’m hosting 4 Christmas card stamp camps during the Fall/Winter season. At each class, you will make 10 cards (5 of 2 designs) with matching envelopes. So, by December’s Christmas card stamp camp date you will have made 40 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. Please RSVP at least a week ahead of the class you want to attend. Remember space is limited so register early to avoid disappointment.

The Christmas cards that will be featured at each Christmas card stamp camp will be uploaded on my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website as well as my Stamping Blog under "the date of the camp" ahead of time so that you will be able to see what we will be making.  If you click on the link below the class dates and times you will also be able to see the cards as well.

Cost: $25.00 for non-club members
         $22.00 for club members
Class Dates: September 19, October 24, November 21, December 19
Where: My house
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

As always if you are able to attend you can always get the supplies to go.

September 19 Stamp Camp

October 24 Stamp Camp
October's Stamp Camp will also feature 2 Halloween cards for my stamping friends to make.  The cost is $8.00 (2 each of 2 card designs) including envelopes.  When registering for this stamp camp please let me know if you are interested in making the Halloween cards too.

November 21 Stamp Camp

December 19 Stamp Camp
An added "stamping extra" for this stamp camp is to fill a jar with Christmas tags using the Tags til Christmas stamp set.  I will have all of the supplies ready, all you need to do is bring a jar from home.  If you don't have a jar from home, please let me know as I have some I can share.  The cost is $5.00 and there is no limit on the number of tags you make.
Happy Stamping!


Michelle Blackburn
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
inspire. create. share.
http://michelleblackburn.stampinup.net - my demonstrator website
http://littlemicstamps.blogspot.com - my stamping blog

Kind Sunflower card - Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Card Design #5

Well there you have it the final card design for my upcoming Tweet, Tweet stamp camp in April.  The XL Two-Step Bird Punch is one amazing punch.  Look at the 5 cute and fresh card designs it can make.  I want to say thanks again to Taylor who inspired me to make these cards with the XL Two-Step Bird Punch. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (SAB)
Paper: Always Artichoke card stock, Soft Suede card stock, Whisper White card stock, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper, Good Neighbours Designer Series Paper Pack (SAB)
Ink: Soft Suede Classic Ink
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Tag Corner Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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

Happy Birthday Monkeys Card - Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Card Design #4

Here is card design #4 that will be featured at my Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp in April.  Another CASE from the very creative Taylor.  A good stamping friend of mine loves monkeys so I couldn't resist making this card 1 of the 5 in my Tweet, Tweet stamp camp.  I hope Heidi likes making this card as much as I did.  :)  This card will be made time and time again from me.........it is perfect for some of a little boy's birthday card.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Well Scripted, Fox & Friends
Paper: Soft Suede card stock, Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla card stock, Old Olive card stock
Ink: Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

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

Bird at a Window Sill Card - Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Card Design #3

This is card design #3 that will be featured at my Tweet, Tweet stamp camp on April 11.  When I saw Taylor's version of this card - I just loved it.  Thanks again Taylor for your amazing creativity.  Who would have thought of putting a couple of sqaure punch-outs and making windows.  hehehe - too cute! I love this card.  I hope my stamping friends have fun making this one. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Melon Mambo card stock, Pretty in Pink card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Sending My Love Designer Series Paper, Good Neighbours Designer Series Paper Pack, Certainly Celery card stock
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" Square Punch, XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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

Pink Houndstooth Flower card - Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Card Design #2

Here is another card design for my upcoming Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp.  Again this card is made with Stampin' Up!'s XL Two-Step Bird Punch.  This card layout came from the very talented Taylor, who is part of my Stampin' Up! We CAN Stamp Group.  Isn't she so creative.  I love this card layout.  It is very easy and fun to make.  Gotta love it when a card turns out beautifully.  I hope my stamping friends enjoy making this card as much as I did and keep this card layout for future uses.  This card just may be the card design I use for my Mom's Mother's Day card.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (SAB)
Paper: Pretty in Pink card stock, Melon Mambo Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock, Certainly Celery card stock, Chocolate Chip card stock, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Texturz Impressions Folder, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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

Two Birds on a Birdhouse - Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Card Design #1

Well now stamping friends the series of designs that are coming your way were so much fun to make.  Some of these cards we inspired by a lady named Taylor who is in my Stampin' Up! We CAN Stamp Group.  I am almost certain this card here was CASED - which means I copied her original card exactly.  That is the fun part about being a part of a great Stampin' Up! Group you meet some very creative ladies who like to share their amazing ideas.  This is card design #1 that will be featured at my April 11, 2010 Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp.  All cards will be using the XL Two-Step Bird Punch.  I love that punch.  You can do so many things with it.  Come join us for an afternoon of stamping fun.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Chocolate Chip card stock, Bermuda Bay Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock, Certainly Celery card stock, Good Neighbours Designer Series Paper Pack.
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot die-cut machine, Top Note Bigz Die, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Folder, XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Full Heart Punch

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

Tweet, Tweet Stamp Camp Cards

Here are 5 different card designs for my upcoming Tweet, Tweet stamp camp that is being held in April.  Each of these cards is made with Stampin' Up!'s new XL Two-Step Bird Punch.  You can find this punch in Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini Catalogue on page 10.  I received some of the card ideas from a stamping friend.  Her name is Taylor.  She had created a whole bunch of different card designs using this punch for a stamping meeting that was held in November.  When I saw the cards Taylor had made I knew I had to CASE them.  CASE means to copy and make that exact same card.  I didn't truly CASE them, I did put my own changes on some of them.  Keep a watch on my blog over the next few days, as I will go into detail of the products used as well as a close up of each card.  At my Tweet, Tweet stamp camp my stamping friends will be making 2 of each design.  If you are interested in joining us and making these fresh looking cards, please contact me for further details.  I hope they have as much fun as I did making these cards.  That punch is amazing and very versatile.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle

Michelle's Scrapbook Layout of the Month

With a New Year comes new ideas and I hope you like this one….“Michelle’s Scrapbook of the Month”. How my new scrapbook class will work is I will be offering a Scrapbook Layout of the Month for those of you who may not be interested in joining a traditional, get together once a month club but still want inspiration and ideas for your scrapbooking needs. This is an easy way to put a dent in your scrapbooking. The cost for “Michelle’s Scrapbook Layout of the Month” is $15.00. This price includes the design for a double page scrapbook layout along with step-by-step instructions, pictures and a supply list. These will be sent to you via email. Please note the amount does not include supplies. If you place a Stampin' Up! order of $35.00 or more with me during that month you will receive that month’s Scrapbook Layout of the Month for free. This class will be offered for 10 months. Wow, just think at the end of October you will have 10 double page scrapbook layouts completed if you do one each month.  I know it is hard to find time to be creative so I thought I could help you out by offering this class to you. January’s double page scrapbook layout is ready and waiting for you.  It is a fun layout with bright colors.  Don't worry if you don’t have the supplies at home you can always use what you do have or order them which will give you this double page scrapbook layout for free. As an added bonus for the month of January you will receive a free card design too. Contact me to get a head start on your scrapbooking.  January's double page scrapbook layout will be posted to my blog after the 3rd week in January.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle