By The Tide Shell – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #587

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Hello There,

Let’s go to the beach today with this card tutorial.   I teamed up two Stampin’ Up! sets, By the Tide and Everything Eleanor, brayered background and a bit of dry embossing.  Check out the tutorial below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  By the Tide (item number 129120) and Everything Eleanor (item number 124164)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, River Rock, Soft Suede and island Indigo

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Island Indigo, River Rock and Baja Breeze

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Brayer, Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Decorative Label, White Gel Pen, Markers (Blush Blossom, Soft Suede and River Rock), Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine and Post it Notes

 

Started by masking the sand area of a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock with a post it note that I ripped the edge off of.   Brayered Baja Breeze and then Island Indigo ink at the top of the card stock.

 

Added another post it note mask and sponged Island Indigo ink at the post it note edge to create a horizon line.

Removed both post it note masks and sponged River Rock ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Lightly sponged Soft Suede ink in the sand area.

Stamped the Florish from the Everything Eleanor set using River Rock ink in the sand area and then in the sky using Island Indigo ink.

 

Embossed the card stock using the square lattice embossing folder and Big Shot Machine.

Stamped the shell from the By the Tides set on River Rock card stock using Soft Suede ink.

Punched the image out using the Decorative Label punch.

Colored the shell in using a River Rock marker.

Added Blush Blossom marker to the darker areas.

Added White Gel pen and while wet smugged it to lighten and blend it a bit.

Added Soft Suede marker to the really dark areas.

Sponged Island Indigo ink around the edges.

Added a Whisper White card base, Soft Suede panel, Island Indigo panel, Soft Suede panel, main image panel and then popped the shell image up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with peace and joy.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 7 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.  Hurry, don’t  miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  17.5 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

**************************************************

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

Morning Sun – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #585

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Good Morning!

I love those mornings when I can get right out of bed and head to my stampin’ space to create and everything flows smoothly and I come up with a card that I am pleased with.  Today has been such a morning, whoohooo!

I decided to do a background starting with two different colors of card stock to add visual interest, a little stamp layering for the background and a great bird punch was used.   Check out my tutorial for this card below.

Check out and enter my blog candy give away, CLICK HERE.  The drawing is tomorrow 3/12/13.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Serene Silhouettes

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Bird Punch

Stampin’ Dimensionals, Brayer, 1″ square punch, Basic Black marker and Designer Series Paper from the Patterns Stack (Neutral Collection)

 

Started with a 1.5″ x 4″ piece of Pretty in Pink card stock and a 2.5″ x 4″ piece of Daffodil Delight card stock.

Brayered Pumpkin Pie ink at an angle on each piece of card stock.

Brayered Perfect Plum ink at an angle on each of the pieces of card stock.

Brayered Elegant Eggplant at an angle on each of the pieces of card stock.

Stamped the flowers from Stampin’ Up’s Nature Silhouettes set using Pumpkin Pie ink, then stamped them a bit lower using Perfect Plum ink and then lower still using Basic Black ink.

 

 

Added a couple of strips of Basic Black card stock ripped at the top edge for posts.

Punched this great bird out of Basic Black card stock and added to the top of the first post.

Added a couple of lines for barbed wire using a Basic Black marker.

Added a 5.25″ x 10.25″ Whisper White card base (folded in half), a 5.25″ square piece of Basic Black and a 5″ square piece of DSP from the Neutrals Collection Paper Stack.  Punched (2) 1″ squares from Basic Black card stock and then cut them in half and added them as accents.

 

Matted my main image panel with a 4 1/8″ square piece of Basic Black card stock and them popped the panels up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May you feel the sun on your face today.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 11 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.  Hurry, don’t  miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  16 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

**************************************************

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

**************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

Butterfly & Vine – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #583

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Hey There,

I’ve got a card tutorial today for a card that can be used for many occasions.   Think Sympathy, birthday, thinking of you.  You get the picture.

If you follow my blog than you have probably realized I seldom put a sentiment on my cards.  I don’t like to limit their use until I know exactly what occasion I am going to use if for and then I put a sentiment on the inside.

This tutorial shows how brayering at an angle gives you a great light effect in your scene.  Add the Butterfly from the Stampin’ Up! Nature Walk set and Flowers from the Stampin’ Up! set Flowering Flourishes and your sure to have a winning creation.

Check out the tutorial for this card below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Flowering Flourishes (item #126367) and Nature Walk (item #121997)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and Old Olive

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Tempting Turquoise and StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponge, Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Argyle Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Big Shot Machine, Brayer, Markers (Certainly Celery, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke and Bashful Blue) and White Gel Pen

Started with a 3.5″ x 4.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock and brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at an angle off of the top right corner.

Stamped the flourish from the Stampin’ Up! set Flowering Flourishes (item #126367) using Old Olive ink three times.

Colored the flowers in with a Pumpkin Pie marker and then added Cajun Craze marker at the base of each flower.

Stamped the Butterfly from the Stampin’ Up! Nature Walk set (item number 121997) using StazOn Jet Black ink.  Try to stamp the Butterflies’ feet so they touch the flower.

Colored the Butterfly in with Bashful Blue ink and darkened some of the Basic Black lines using a Basic Black marker.

Colored in the dots on the wings using a White Gel Pen.  This really makes them pop.

Added a shadow to the underside of the flourishes using an Always Artichoke marker.

Added Certainly Celery Marker to the middle of the large leaves.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink in the top right corner and then sponged it around the edges of the main image panel.

Die cut a Top Note Die out of Not Quite Navy card stock using the Big Shot Machine.

Cut the die cut in half and stamped the flourished twice using Not Quite Navy ink.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink at the bottom of the top note.

Cut a 4.25 x 5.75″ piece of Old Olive card stock and embossed it using the Argle Embossing folder and the Big Shot Machine.

Added the top not to the bottom of the Old Olive panel and cut the sides off of the Top note so they are even with the Old Olive panel.

Added 2 Cajun Craze Panels, 1 Not Quite Navy panel and Always Artichoke Seam Binding.  Popped the main image panel and Cajun Craze panel underneith it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Also added a Whisper White card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with all those you love.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 22 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  15 lbs

********************************

Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

************************************************************************

NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

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PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

**************************************************

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

**************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

Spring Mountain – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #580

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Hello There,

My tutorial today features a flower field created using the Stampin’ Up! Color Spritzer, super easy!  Pair that up with a brayered sky and the super Stampin’ Up! set Lovely As a Tree and you got a great card. Check out my tutorial below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Lovely As a Tree (item #115026)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Not Quite Navy, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive and Always Artichoke

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Color Spritzer (item number 107066), sponges, Brayer, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Markers (Real Red, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, post it note

 

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at the top of a 3.5″ x 4.25″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock.

Sponged Lucky Limeade, Old Olive and Always Artichoke ink at the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Using the color spritzer, spritzed Calypso Coral, Real Red and then Old Olive marker on the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Ripped a post it note in a mountain shape and masked the top of the card stock with it.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink and then Whisper White ink in the mountains.

Removed the mask and Stamped just the trees (not the ground by inking only the trees) with Basic Black ink on both sides of the card stock.

Sponged Lucky Limeade all over the leave areas of the trees, sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the Lucky Limeade area.

 

Added a Whisper White card base, 5 ” x 6.5″ Old Olive panel, 4.75″ x 6.25″ Tempting Turquoise panel and two 1 1/4″  Old Olive square punches.

Added a strip of Always Artichoke and an Always Artichoke panel behind the main image panel.  Popped up the two panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

Please help support this blog by purchasing your Stampin’ Up! supplies through my online store.  CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

May your day be extra wonderful!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 30 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  13.9 lbs

********************************

A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

**************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

Western Boots – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #579

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Can you say “yeehaw”!

I have a little Western number for you today.   This tutorial features a brayered background with a masked sun, torn layers of warm colored card stock and a great pair of stamped boots from the Stampin’ Up! Bootiful Occasions stamp set.      Check out my tutorial below.  🙂

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Bootiful Occasions (126597)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, So Saffron, Soft Suede and Early Espresso

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard and Cajun Craze, Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Brayer, Gold Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Markers (River Rock, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede), 1 3/8″ circle punch and post it notes

Punched a 1 3/8″ circle from the sticky part of a post it note and used it to mask the card stock for my sun on a 3.75″ x 4.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

 

Brayered More Mustard ink and then Cajun Craze ink at the top of the card stock.

Removed the sun mask and then sponged Daffodil Delight ink in the sun.

Ripped scrap card stock in So Saffron, Soft Suede and Early Espresso to create my layers.

Glued the layers on the card stock and then trimmed the edges using a paper cutter.

 

Sponged Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Stamped the boot twice on Whisper White card stock.

Colored the bottom with River Rock marker and the top with Crumb Cake marker.

Added Shadows using the Soft Suede marker.

Added Shadows with the Soft Suede marker on the left sides of the boots.  Cut the boots out and glued one boot down and adhered the other one on using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Added a 5.25″ square Whisper White card base, 2 Early Espresso panels, Soft Suede panel and 4 gold brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

Have a great day!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  13.5 lbs

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

Emboss, Emboss Inspired Mountain – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #579

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Hello There,

Today’s tutorial is inspired by an beautiful painting by Michael Timmons titled Floral Cochineal.   What first drew me to his painting was the colors and then the layers of flourishes he used.  It inspired me so very much that I instantly wanted to sit down and see if I could create something very similar using my Stampin’ Up! products.   So here it is.  What do you think?

I titled this piece Emboss, Emboss Inspired Mountain because there is a lot of embossing in this project.  Did you know you can emboss over embossing. That’s right and the second embossing ends up behind the first.  It’s a fun technique.  One thing to know before you start a scene like this is to start with your forground and work towards your background.  Check out the complete tutorial below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Flowering Flourishes (item number 126367) and Tiny Tags

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Stampin’ Up! More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Versamark Pad, Piercing Tools, Exacto knife, glass mat, Framelits – Labels Collection, Big Shot Machine, Clear embossing powder and a heat gun

Started by die cutting a Whisper White piece using the second to the largest Framelit from the Labels Collection.   Also cut the Largest one out of Old Olive card stock.

Stamped the flourish from the Flowering Flourishes set by loading my stamp with Versamark and then Cajun Craze ink before stamping it.

Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamp the stamp from the Tiny Tags set by loading with Versamark and then Old Olive ink before stamping it each time down the right side of the card stock.

 

Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Cut mountain mask out of a scrap piece of card stock using a class mat and an Exacto Knife.

Used the bottom part of the mask on the bottom of the card stock and then stamped another flourish from the Flowering Flourishes set by loading the stamp with Versamark and More Mustard ink before stamping it.  I only wanted this image to be in the sky.

Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged More Mustard ink in the sky.

Sponged Pumpkin Pike ink in the sky.

Sponged Cajun Craze ink in the sky.

Sponged Cherry Cobbler ink in the sky.

Removed the mask and gently wiped the ink off of the embossed images.

Masked the top of the card stock and stamped the stamp from the Tiny Tags set all over the large hill by loading my stamp with Versamark and Old Olive ink before stamping it each time.

Embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Cherry Cobbler ink over the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Early Espresso ink at the top of the hill and then sponged Basic Black ink along the masked edge to darken the outline.

Removed the mask and gently wiped the ink from the embossed images using a paper towel.

Added a Modern Label Punched from Early Espresso ink.  Cut this punch in half.

Also added a 6.5″ x 10″ Whisper White card stock base folded in half, 5″ x 6.5″ Old Olive panel, 4.75″ x 6.25″ Cherry Cobbler Panel, 4.25″ x 5″ Early Espresso panel, and the Old Olive die cut.

Pierced seven holes at the top and bottom of each side of the Cherry Cobbler panel using piercing tools.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

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Photo of the day. . . . .Basil Spouts

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Have a super weekend!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  12.4 lbs

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

Nature Walk Bird – Stampin’ Up! Tutorial #578

8 Comments

Hey There,

Don’t you just love the Stampin’ Up! set, Nature Walk?   It is in my top 5 of most loved Stampin’ Up! sets ever.   Really, bird, bee, butterfly, eggs,  and plants, LOVE IT!!!

The bird is easy to color and that makes for a quick scene and that is exactly want I did in today’s card tutorial.    I think this bird is saying “come on Spring!”  My heart is singing it also, lol.

I’ve been busy, busy, busy starting my garden seeds and making hand crafted natural soaps.  Fun stuff!  So many hobbies so little time.  I did get tickled at a comment I received on facebook.  Someone was afraid I had quite stamping since I was talking about gardening.  Boy oh boy, thank goodness I can have more than one hobby.   In actuality I have about 50 hobbies, grin.   I love paper crafting and can’t imagine living without it.  Anyone else feel that way?  Just imagine if something happened and you couldn’t paper craft, shiver. . . . .

Any how, my tutorial for today is below, enjoy!

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up!  Nature Walk (item 121997)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy and Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade and StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Markers (More Mustard, So Saffron and Crumb Cake), Gold Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Framelits – Apothecary Accents (item number 127003), Big Shot Machine

Started by die cuting my main image panel using one of the Framelits from the Apothecary Accents set and the Big Shot Machine.

Stamped the Bird on it using Stazon Jet Black ink.  Sponged Lucky Limeade ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Colored the top of the bird in using a Crumb Cake marker.  Colored the bird’s belly ink using a So Saffon Marker.

Added a little More Mustard marker to the bottom of the bird’s belly and blended it in using the So Saffron marker.

Added more Crumb Cake marker to the the dark areas of the bird’s wing.

Sponged Baja Breeze ink around the bird to create the sky.  Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the very bottom of the card stock.

Die Cut one of the other Framelits from the Apothecary Accents set using the Big Shot Machine out of River Rock card stock.   Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around the edge of the die and then embossed the die using the Fancy Frame Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Machine.  Also sponged Not Quite Navy around the edges of the main image panel.

Bunched small circle of Not Quite Navy card stock and added them and gold brads to the main image panel and the embossed panel.

Added Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy and River Rock DSP and Not Quite Navy DSP.  Sponge Not Quite Navy around the edge of the card.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with fun and laughter.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  12.4 lbs

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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.

********************************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

********************************************

Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

**********************************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

 

Shadowed Hummingbird – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #577

6 Comments

Hello There,

I hope you had a suburb weekend.  Mine was very laid back, just the way I like it.  🙂

In today’s tutorial I thought I would use the emboss resist technique along with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration set, Bloomin’ Marvelous.  Remember, you can get this set for free with a $50 order.

I paired the Bloomin’ Marvelous set up with the En Francais background stamp.

I love how this card turned out.  Check out the tutorial below for instructions.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up!  Bloomin’ Marvelous (Sale-a-bration set) and En Francais Background Stamp

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Baja Breeze, River Rock and Rich Razzelberry

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, Island Indigo, Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze and River Rock

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponge daubers, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Versmark Pad, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Brayer, Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at an angle starting off of the corner of a 3″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Brayered River Rock ink starting off the opposite corner.

Loaded the En Francais background stamp with Soft Suede ink and put the main image panel on top of it.  Layered a piece of scrap paper on top of that and rubbed the back of the scrap paper.   I find this method easier than trying to stamp straight on a piece of paper that is smaller than my stamp.

Dryed my card stock using my heat gun and the stamped the flower 3 times on the lower right corner and the hummingbird using Versamark Pad for ink.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Island Indigo ink over the hummingbird and Pretty in Pink in over the flowers using sponge daubers.  Sponged Rich Razzelberry ink in the center of the flowers.

Stamped the leaves in the lower right corner using Old Olive ink and then wiped the ink off of the embossed images.

Sponged Rich Razzelberry ink around the edges of the card stock.

Cut a 5.25″ x 4″ piece of River Rock card stock and stamped the En Francais back ground stamp on it using Soft Suede ink.

Embossed the card stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine.

Added 2 Rich Razzelberry Panels,Baja Breeze panel, Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon and a Whisper White card base.  Popped my main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the completed card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May you find peace in your soul today.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  11.2 lbs

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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.

********************************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

********************************************

Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

**********************************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

Tiny Tree – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #576

2 Comments

Happy Friday!!!

Is it bad to constantly look forward to the weekend?   I just can’t seem to get excited about Monday-Thursday. . . . . . . .

Anyway, I made this snowy miniature scene today for you.  It’s using an unexpected stamp set, at least for this time of year, Stampin’ Up! Spooky Bingo Bits set.  I created a shadow in the snow using the reverse image technique.  Also added some texture and color spritz to create the background panel.   Check out my tutorial for this creation below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

********************************************

A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up!  Spooky Bingo Bits (item# 123946)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Midnight Muse and Baja Breeze DSP

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Baja Breeze, Island Indigo and Midnight Muse

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Versmark Pad, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Spritzer, Island Indigo marker, Blender Pen, Baja Breeze Ribbon, Delicate Details Lace Tape, stamp-a-ma-jig plastic sheet, Design Frame Embossing Folder, Argyle Embossing Folder, post it note and silver brads

Stamped the tree at the top of a 1.5″ x 2 1/8″ piece of Whisper White card stock using Versamark.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder.  I am protecting the image.

Ripped a post it note and masked for the snow.  Sponged Baja Breeze, Island Indigo and Midnight Muse in for the sky.

 

Removed the post it note mask and stamped the tree on the slick side of my Stamp-a-ma-jig plastic sheet with Baja Breeze ink and then turned the plastic sheet over and lined up the shadow with the base of the white tree.   Rubbed the back of the plastic to transfer the image to the card stock.   If you want the image a bit darker, darken it with a blender pen and Baja Breeze ink.

Sponged Baja Breeze ink at the bottom of the card stock and then sponged Midnight Muse ink  around the edges.

Embossed the frame image on a piece of Island Indigo card stock with the Big shot Machine and then cut it out and sponged Midnight Muse ink around the frame edges.

Cut a  4″ x 5.25″ piece of Whisper White and then used the Stampin’ Color Spritzer and a Island Indigo marker to spritz dots on the card stock.  Sponged Island Indigo ink around the edges.

Cut a 3.25″ piece of Midnight Muse card stock and then embossed that piece and the Whisper White spritzed piece using the Argyle embossing folder and the Big Shot machine.   Also cut a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of Midnight Muse card stock and a Whisper White card base.

Cut a 1.5″ x 4.5″ piece of Baja Breeze DSP and added a strip of the Delicate Details Lace tape.  Love that lace tape!

Assembled my card added silver brads, Baja Breeze ribbon and a Whisper White panel underneath my frame.

Have a terrific weekend!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  11.2 lbs

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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

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Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just Swinging – Tutorial #574

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Hi There,

The ground is covered with snow here in West Alexandria, Ohio and I have gotten the itch to dig in the dirt.   Spring cannot get here fast enough for me.  It’s the gardener in me that just wants to get her hands dirty.   But, since I cannot dig in the frozen ground I lassoed my husband in to helping me with my seed starting project.

I usually start my vegetable seeds for my garden by window light but my plants sometimes get leggy so we put this adjustable light stand together last night from scratch.  It’s made out of PVC pipe and it was so simple to assemble.   Here is a link to the blog that I got the instructions from:  http://nogginsandnonsense.blogspot.com/2011/03/ready-set-go-garden-go.html

I just thought I would pass this info along to my gardening friends.  This stand is economical and rocks!

About what you really come to my blog for. . . . .I created a tutorial for you today using the Stampin’ Up! set Forever Young.  Oh, to be young and just hang out on a swing.   Don’t you miss those days?   Why did we ever want to grow up?

I brayered my sky in at an angle on this scene to create this lovely light effect.   Check out my tutorial for this project below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up! Forever Young (item# 122572)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Tempting Turquoise and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, White Gel Pen, Old Olive seam binding and Brayer

 

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at an angle on a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at an angle not covering the Tempting Turquoise ink entirely.

Stamped the Forever Young Tree using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Sponged Lucky Limeade ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the very bottom of the card stock.

Added White Gel pen dots in the leaves of the tree and added highlights to the branches on the left side.

Added 3 Basic Black panels (5.25″, 4.25″ and 3.25″ square) 1/2 a 5″ square piece of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP and 1/2 a 4″ square of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP.  Also added Old Olive seam binding and a 5.25″ Whisper White card stock card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May you have the freedom of your youth today.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  9.5 lbs

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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.

********************************************************************

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

  • Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
  • Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
  • Twelve gray envelopes
  • A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

********************************************

Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

**********************************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

New items added!