Nature Walk Bird – Stampin’ Up! Tutorial #578

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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.

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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!  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.

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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

 

 

Shadowed Hummingbird – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #577

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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!

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

 

Tiny Tree – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #576

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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

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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!  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.

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tea Anyone? – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #575

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Hey There,

Today’s project is a perfect example of why I have such a large stamp collection.  I ended up pulling out 5 stamp sets.  Isn’t wonderful how well they all work together?  Check out my tutorial below to see just how I pulled them all together.

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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.

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

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!  Tea Shoppe (item# 125547, Flowering Flourishes (item#126367), French Foliage (item#121166), Mixed Bunch (item#125537), Fabulous Phrases (item#120501)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Marina Mist, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Midnight Muse, Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist and Encore Gold

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Stampin’ Dazzle  gold marker, paper snips

Stamped the teacup on Basic Gray card stock with Craft Basic Black ink.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  Cut the image out using papersnips.

Added a gold rim on the top of the cut using the Stampin’ Dazzle Gold Marker.

Stamped the flourish on Marina Mist card stock using Encore Gold ink.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the image from the Mixed Bunch set using Marina Mist ink.

Stamped the texted stamp from the French Foliage set using Soft Suede ink around the flower design.

Sponged Marina Mist ink around  all over the card stock.  Leave the flower design empty so it will be lighter.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock and over the gold embossed images.

Sponged Midnight Muse ink on the top left corner of the card stock.

Cut a 1 1/2″ by 4.5″ piece of Sahara Sand card stock and stamped the flourish with Basic Gray ink at the bottom of the card stock.  Sponged Basic Gray ink over the card stock to grunge it up a bit.

 

Added a 5.25″ Whisper White card base, 5.25″ Basic Black panel, 4 7/8″ Marina Mist panel, 4.75″ Basic Black panel, the Sahara Sand piece and the tea cup.  Stamped the sentiment “heartfelt” using Basic Black ink.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

Have a terrific day!

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  10.8 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!

 

 

Just Swinging – Tutorial #574

9 Comments

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.

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

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.

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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

New items added!

 

Pop Up Posies Pond Scrapbook Page – Tutorial #571

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Hello There,

I’m still on my mission to get all my pictures out of frames that are sitting around and get them into Scrapbook frames to hang on the wall.  Today I am focusing on a photo of my Mom.   She passed over 2 years ago and I still found myself teary eyed though the process of this page.   I hope she is looking down smiling at me and what I did with her picture.  I also hope you enjoy the project and give it a try using the tutorial I created below.

The background is created using the direct to paper technique.  I created the lily pads using a circle die cut and the flowers are from the Stampin’ Up! Pop Up Posies Designer kit that can be found in the Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog.

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

Project Supplies:

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Summer Starfruit, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Always Artichoke

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso, Primrose Petal, Soft Suede and Marina Mist

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponge, Sponge Dauber, Bone folder, Big Shot, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Clear Circle Die, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, In Color Dahlias (127556), Pop Up Posies Designer Kit (131395), Timeless Type Alpha Dies (retired)

 

Started with a 11.75″ x 11.75″ piece of Summer Starfruit card stock.  Dragged the Marina Mist ink pad from the top of the card stock down to the bottom over and over until the color was all the way across.

In the same manner added Soft Suede ink.

Added Early Espresso ink in the same manner only just around the edges.

Die cut the Clear Circle die using the Big Shot Machine and Always Artichoke card stock.  Cut 4.

Cut a wedge out of the side of the circles.

Sponged Early Espresso ink in the center and on the edges of the circles.

Embossed the circles using the Fancy Fan embossing folder.

Added the lily pads to the page along with a 6 x 8 piece of Soft Suede card stock.

For each flower you will need 3 of the Calypso Coral flowers from the Pop Up Posies Designer set.   Sponged Primrose Petal ink in the center of one of the flowers.  Took a bone folder and curled the petals of all three of the flowers.

Assembled the flowers by turning the bottom flower so the tips point down and the add the other 2 flowers with the sponged flower on top.  Added a Summer Starfruit Dahlia to the center of the flower.   Adhered the flowers to the page using Stampin’ Dimensionals so they are popped up.  Made 5.

 

Added a Calypso Coral tag that has been embossed with the Fancy Fan embossing folder and Big Shot Machine.   Clipped a V shape in the bottom of the card stock and sponged Early Espresso ink around the edges.   Added Die Cut letters spelling “Mom” in Early Espresso card stock.

Added The picture with a Calypso Coral and Early Espresso card stock panels behind it to the layout using Stampin’ Dimensionals so it would be popped up.  Also added a Summer Starfruit 12 x 12 panel to the back of the layout.

Here is the finished project.  🙂

May you be surrounded by those you love 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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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!

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

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 

Phone Booth Card – Tutorial #570

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Hello There,

I’m having fun with this free Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration set, Feeling Sentimental.   Today I decided to light the phone booth up with a street light.  What do you think?

Check out my tutorial below for this card.

Before I start the tutorial though, I have a blog candy winner to announce!  The winner is. . . . . . . .

Jodi Mosher who wrote “Blog candy!, can’t get much better than that. Except maybe your weight lose! Congratulations and best of luck to you on how ever far you plan to go.”

Congratulations Jodi Mosher!!!  Please e-mail your shipping address to me at mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days and I will get this great set out to you.

As always, thanks to everyone for playing along.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Feeling Sentimental (Free Sale-a-bration set, item number 129630)   CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!

OH, Hello (Sentiment)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler and Going Gray Striped DSP

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Sahara Sand, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Basic Black Ribbon, Silver Brads, Real Red, Daffodil Delight markers, circle punches, piercing tools, Versamarker, Clear Embossing powder, heat gun and corner rounder punch.

Stamped phone booth with Craft Basic Black ink on a 4.75″ x 3.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

 

 

Colored the phone booth using Real Red and Daffodil Delight markers.

Dried the image using a heat gun.  This is so the markers will set a bit and not smear around as much in the next step.

Colored over the phone booth using a Versamarker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Daffodil Delight ink on the card stock.

Sponged Marina Mist ink on the card stock.

 

Sponged Not Quite Navy on the card stock.

Sponged Night of Navy ink on the card stock.

Punched to small circles, one from Basic Black and one from Daffodil Delight.  Layered the smaller circle inside of the other one.  Added a Basic Black card stock strip for a light post.

Added a hook shape to attach the light to the post with a Basic Black marker.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Soft Suede ink at the bottom of the phone booth for a shadow.

Cut a Basic Black card stock panel 3.75″ x 5″.   Used the corner rounder on the top left and bottom right corners of the black panel and the main image panel.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the edges of the main image panel.

Stamped OH, Hello with Basic Black ink.

 

Added a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Basic Gray panel, 2″ x 6″ piece of Basic Gray striped DSP, Cherry Cobbler strip of card stock and Basic Black Ribbon.

Added Silver Brads and a 5″ x 6.5″ piece of Basic Black card stock.

Added a Whisper White card base.  Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with sunshine.

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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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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 

Bloomin’ Marvelous Hummingbird – Tutorial #568

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Hey There,

I’m back with my tutorial for today.   I announced this morning that Stampin’ Up’s Sale-a-bration period started today and the stamp set I used in this card is one of the free sets you can get with a $50 purchase.  Check out the bottom of this post to learn more about the great savings and free stuff you can get during Sale-a-bration.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Bloomin’ Marvelous (Free Sale-a-bration set, item number 129654)CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Tempting Turquoise and Soft Suede

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Tempting Turquoise, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and Cajun Craze

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, brayer, Framelits-Apothecary Accents, Big Shot Machine, Clear embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Tempting Turquoise and More Mustard markers, Versamark pad, Designer Builder Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Silver Brad, small hole punch, Soft Suede Ribbon

Using the Framelits – Apothecary Accents and the Big Shot Machine, I die cut my main image panel.

Loaded the flower stamp from the Bloomin’ Marvelous Stamp set with Versamark then added More Mustard marker to the middle of the stamp and Tempting Turquoise to the flower petals on the stamp.  Then stamped the image.  Repeated this twice loading the stamp each time.   Heat embossed the flowers using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Load the leaf stamp from the Bloomin’ Marvelous set with Versamark and the Old Olive ink and then stamped the image.  Repeated 3 more times loading the stamp each time.   Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Brayered Cajun Craze ink at an angle on the main image panel.

Wiped the embossed images off with a paper towel.

Stamped the Hummingbird using Old Olive ink.

Die cut the largest Framelits – Apothecary Accents die using Tempting Turquoise card stock.  Stamped the flower on the right side of the card stock using Tempting Turquoise ink.

Stamped the flower using Not Quite Navy ink and then sponged the Not Quite Navy ink on the edges.

Punched a small circle of Tempting Turquoise and then added it to the center of the Designer Builder Brad and added it to the main image panel.  Added a Silver brad to the left side.

Used the Fancy Fan embossing folder and the Big Shot Machine to emboss a Cajun Craze panel.

Added a Tempting Turquoise panel, Soft Suede panel and another Cajun Craze panel.  Also, added  Soft Suede ribbon and popped the main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Added a Whisper White card base.

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

May your day be very special.

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  6.6 lbs

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

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 

It’s Sale-a-bration Time!!! Wooohoooooo!!!

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Announcement!  Announcement!

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to every year, 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!

I’ll be back later with a tutorial for you.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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

Weight loss in 2013:  6.6 lbs

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

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar