Create A Cupcake 3 x 3 cards

I can't believe it how long it has been since my last post.  I recently started a new job and I guess life has gotten away with me.  Here are some cute, quick & easy cards.  My daughter attended a bithday party not to long ago for twin girls and this is the card that I made for each one of them.  I thought their initial added a special touch.  If you need a quick and easy birthday card give one of these a try.  To get the shimmery Early Espresso Ink I look added a couple of drops of Champagne Shimmer Paint and a couple of drops of Early Espresso Classic Re-Inker in the lid of a button or eyelet container, mixed the two around and then applies this mixture to the Baroque Motifs stamp set by a sponge dauber and then stamped the stamp on a piece of Crumb Cake card stock.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: Barouque Motifs

Paper: Pnk Pirouette card stock , Crumb Cake card stock, Whispher White card stock, Melon Mambo card stock, Real Red card stock, Rich Razzleberry Card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Re-Inker

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Timeless Medium Alphabet Die, Create-A-Cupcake Punch, Itty Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions folder

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Smiles Mixed Bunch Card

I received a Stampin' Up! order the other day and it was full of NEW STUFF....well some new things to me and other new things from the Occasions Mini Catalogue.  Like this card was made with Stampin' Up!'s Mixed Bunch stamp set and Blossom Punch (both found on page 17 in the Occasions Mini Catalogue).  Also if you look really close to the Calypso Coral flower center you will see it glitters.  To get that effect I used Stampin' Up!'s newest Dazzling Details color....Cherry Cobbler (found on page 9 In the Occasions Mini Catalogue).  I also used added some Cherry Cobble Dazzling Details  dots along the bottome of the card just above the scalloped edge of the Whisper White card stock to give this card some extra pizzazz .  I saw an idea like this one in one of my Stampin' Up! Success Magazines.  I really liked the card and thought it would make a great project to demonstrate at my January Club "a bling thing".  The sentiment on the card comes from the Petit Pairs stamp set.  I have been eyeing this stamp set for quite sometime and finally have it!!!


Stampin' Up! Products used:
Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch, Petit Pairs
Paper: Sahara Sand card stock, Lucky Limeade card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Calypso Coral card stock, Pool Party card stock
Ink: Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals


Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Happy New Year Scrapbook Page - January Club Layout

Here is the January Club scrapbook double page layout that I am demonstrating later this month.  This month's theme is a "bling thing".  I will be teaching different ways to use the different kinds of bling that Stampin' Up has to offer.  If you look in the top left corner of the 1st page and the top right corner of the 2nd page you will see some images that sparkle.  To get these sparkly images I took the Vintage Ornaments Decor Stencil placed it in either corner and then applied VersaMark to it.  I then sprinkled Heat & Stick powder over top heated it until the Heat & Stick Powder because clear and gooey and then I sprinked Stampin' Up! Fine Galaxy Glitter over top, tapped the excess off and heat set it again.  This is one way to make glitter stay in it's place.  I love the look it gives.  To me those images look like fireworks which is perfect for my scarpbook layout theme.  I hope my Club Ladies have fun making glittery fireworks on their scrapbook pages.


Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Paper: 12" x 12" Basic Black card stock, Whisper White card stock, Real Red card stock
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories: Heat Gun, Heat & Stick Powder, Vintage Ornaments Decor Stencils, Fine Galaxy Glitter, Scallop Edge Punch, Alphabet Simple Numbers Bigz Die, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Die


Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Ring in the New Year with glitter and bling!

Let's start the New Year off right with some projects that feature Glitter and Bling!!  My 2012 Stampin' Technique Cards and Scrapbook Club will be starting in January.  Our theme for January's club is called a "bling thing".  I will be teaching my stamping friends aka Club Ladies different ways to use different kinds of bling.  We will be using Dazzling Diamonds Details and Cherry Cobbler Diamonds Details (found in the Occasions Mini catalogue on pg 9), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Fine Galaxy Stamping Glitter (both found on page 201 in the Idea Book & Catalogue), Basic Pearl Jewels as well as Basic Rhinestone Jewels (found on page198 in the Idea Book & Catalogue).  They will have 1 sparkly "bling thing" technique sheet once we are fnished.  hahaha. 

Here is one of the cards we will be making.  Ohhhh do you see all of the "bling things" on it... This card was lots of fun to make.  "Bling Thing" #1: was adding Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder to the VersaMark stamped Baroque Motifs image on the Cherry Cobbler card stock and heat setting it.   "Bling Thing" #2: was adding Dazzling Diamond Details (I love that stuff) to the stamped Baroque Motifs image on the butterfly.  Look how it shines.  "Bling Thing" #3: was adding the Basicw Pearls to the images on either side of the word LOVE and down the center of the butterly.  Those accessories sure do add the perfect touch.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Stap Set: Baroque Motifs, I {Love} Love Jumbo Wheel

Paper: Cherry Cobbler card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Very Vanilla card stock

Ink: VersaMark, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad & Marker

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Dazzling Diamonds Details, Basic Pearls Jewel

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Happy New Year!

Wishing each of you and your family all of the best in 2012.  Thank you for your support by visiting my blog.  I appreciate it.  Cheers!

2012 Stamping Technique Card & Scrapbook Club

This year's club got me thinking, if you are unable to make the time committment of a couple of hours on a Saturday or Sunday every other month then perhaps you would like to participate in this club via email. It will work the same way, you submit your order of $35.00 along with payment each time we meet and I will forward you the supplies to make that club's projects and technique sheet along with step by step instructions. This way you can make each club project at your leisure and still get some scrapbooking and card making done.

2012 Stamping Technique Card & Scrapbook Club

Michelle's 2012 Stamping Technique Cards & Scrapbook Club


Want to get your creative juices flowing in 2012 or perhaps you want to have some extra hand made cards to have on hand, if so then I have the stamping club for you. 


This club will meet every other month for 6 months starting January 22, 2012. At each club meeting we will learn a new stamping technique, make a card or two 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. Sign up with a friend and receive a Stampin' Up! Club Bonus Coupon valued at $15.00.


**Click here to register. You are also welcome to come and join us to see what my Stamping Technique Cards & 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


Please visit this site frequently to see the January club projects.  They will be uploaded really soon.


Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Gold Ornaments

Now that my stamp camps are finished for the year I really need to get a move on finishing up my Christmas cards.  The inspiration for this card came from Mary Fish's blog.  I was recently on Mary's blog and saw an a card that she had made using the Pendant Park stamp set gold embossed on circles which were ornaments. Mary's card was simply stunning. I guess you could say this is my version of her card. Thanks Mary for your inspiration!  I usually don't stray very far from Stampin' Up! products but for this card I did.  One of my Mom's friends gave her a bunch of ribbon to pass along to me....Thanks Diane!  I immediately thought I am going to make a card for her using this gold weave ribbon.  Here is the card I made for her.  I had to make a bunch of these as they were easy to make. 

I will be starting up a new Stamping Technique Club in January be sure to check my "Clubs" link often for more details.  I would love for you to join us.

Stampin' Up! products used:
stamp set: Baroques Motif, Many Merry Messages
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Stocking Accents Original Die

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Doily Snowflake Card - Dec 11 Stamp Camp

Here is the final card and tag design for my last Christmas card stamp camp on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00.  I hope you can join me for some Christmas card stamping fun!  The card and the matching tag use Doilies from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP.  Aren't they cute!?!  Who would have ever thought you could make a snowflake out of a doily?  A couple of more products used on the card are the Mica Flakes, Window Sheets and Shaker Frames.  I got this card idea from a talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator that is in my weCANstamp group.  Thanks Gail for your inspiration.

Stamp Camp details....
When: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Where: My house (address and directions will be given upon registeration)
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 for non club members, $22.00 for club members
RSVP: click here to register via email

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp sets: Many Merry Messages, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Bashful Blue card stock, Not Quite Navy card stock, Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Ink: VersaMark Pad
Accessories: Window Sheets, Shaker Frames, Mica Flakes, Big Shot, Two Tag Bigz Die, 5/8" Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scissors, Basic Jewel Rhinestone, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Merry Christmas Rosette snowflake card - December 11 Stamp Camp

Here is the second card design that will be featured at my Christmas card and tag stamp camp on December 11.  Yup the date has been moved.  We had a couple of sick kids last week so no time to stamp or prepare for a stamp camp.  I hope you will join me on the new last stamp camp date December 11, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Click here to register via email.

The rosettes are fun to make.  I didn't find them easy, perhaps with practice they will be come easier.  I also don't own the Scoring Tool so that may just be my next purchase or a Christmas present.  If you have any stamping items on your Christmas wish list be sure and tell your family and friends that they can order these items online on my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website.

Stampin' Suppies used:

Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflake, Four the Holidays

Paper: Not Quite Navy card stock, Pool Party card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories: White/White Baker's Twine, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Lace Border Ribbon Punch, Jewelery Tag Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Scoring Blade on Paper Cutter 

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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