Michelle's INKspired Greetings!

Create A Cupcake 3 x 3 cards

2012-02-02T21:24:00.001-07:00

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

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp set: Barouque Motifs

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

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Re-Inker

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

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Smiles Mixed Bunch Card

2012-01-14T07:14:00.001-07:00

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

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

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

2012-01-08T21:33:00.001-07:00

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

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

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

2012-01-06T21:38:00.001-07:00

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

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

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

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

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

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

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

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T20:25:00.002-07:00

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

2012 Stamping Technique Card & Scrapbook Club

2011-12-30T09:53:00.004-07:00

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

2012 Stamping Technique Card & Scrapbook Club

2011-12-29T21:27:00.004-07:00

Michelle's 2012 Stamping Technique Cards & Scrapbook Club

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

This club will meet every other month for 6 months starting January 22, 2012. At each club meeting we will learn a new stamping technique, make a card or two showcasing this new stamping technique, make a technique sheet as well as create a double layout scrapbook page. Wow! If scrapbooking isn't your thing, not to worry you can always make extra cards!

Each time we meet there will be a new hostess who will receive the hostess benefits for that club meeting. The hostess benefits include hostess dollars that can be spent on exclusive specially-priced hostess products or any catalogue items as well as the chance to earn catalogue items at 50% off. The minimum Stampin' Up! order amount is $35.00. Everyone in the club must place a minimum order for $35.00 so that the hostess benefits can be reached. This order along with payment is due on or before the club meeting date. Sign up with a friend and receive a Stampin' Up! Club Bonus Coupon valued at $15.00.

**Click here to register. You are also welcome to come and join us to see what my Stamping Technique Cards & Scrapbook Club is all about. There will be a $5.00 fee for supplies used or you are welcome to place an order.

Club Member Benefits:
a new Idea Book & Catalogue in July
mini catalogues when they come out
a special thank you surprise at the end of the club
learn new stamping techniques
scrapbooking tips and tricks
stamping technique sheets

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

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Gold Ornaments

2011-12-14T07:19:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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Michelle B
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Doily Snowflake Card - Dec 11 Stamp Camp

2011-12-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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

2011-12-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

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

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

Stampin' Suppies used:

Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflake, Four the Holidays

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

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

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

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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

2011-11-21T21:33:00.001-07:00

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

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

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

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

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B
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Season's Greetings Holly card

2011-11-08T20:05:00.000-07:00

The Red Glimmer Paper is quickly becoming one of my favs. What a great paper to use for Christmas cards. If you don't have some I would suggest getting some. The paper is a great price - $5.95 for 2 12" x 12" sheets. My next card will feature the Silver Glimmer Paper. Ack I can't wait to play with that new product. hehehe I get so excited. This card is the second design that will be featured at my November 13 Christmas card stamp camp. I can't believe there are only 2 Christmas card stamp camps left - where did the time go. If you want to make some handmade Christmas cards this year please join me for a couple of hours of stamping fun on November 13 between 1:00 and 3:00. You can RSVP here by sending me an email. The cost is $25.00 for non-club members or $22.00 for club members. We will be making 12 Christmas cards (4 each of 3 different designs) using the new Stocking Accents Original Die found on page 24 in the Holiday Mini. There will also be a draw for a "stamping" surprise.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Many Merry Messages

Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Whisper White card stock, Real Red card stock, Red Glimmer Paper

Ink: VersaMark

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Stocking Accents Original Die, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Border Punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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A Candy Cane for the Holidays!

2011-11-03T20:46:00.000-06:00

It seems like forever since I have posted a card. Sorry about that....life has been a bit busy! Last week I received an order and in that order was some new Stampin' Up! products from the Holiday Mini. Amongst those new products was Stampin' Up!'s new Stocking Accents Original Die. You can find this die on page 24 of the Holiday Mini. The cards at my next November 13 Christmas Card Stamp Camp are all made using this die. We will be making 12 cards (4 each of 3 different designs) using this die as well as different products from the Holiday Mini Catalogue. Here is the 1st card design for my November 13 Christmas card stamp camp. I hope you will join me for some Christmas card stamping fun!

Stamp Camp Details...........

You will make 12 cards (4 each of 3 different designs) including envelopes.

Cost is $25.00 for non-club members or $22.00 for club members
Class Dates: November 13 & December 3, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RSVP: click here to register via email

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Four the Holidays
Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Whisper White card stock, Red Glimmer Paper
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Stocking Accents Original Die, Gold Embossing Powder, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Gun, Scallop Edge Border Punch

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Michelle B
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Another Button Buddies baby card

2011-10-22T15:18:00.000-06:00

The baby rattle in the Button Buddies card makes a great focal point for this card. The second layer of this card was texturized using the Backgrounds #1 Textured Plates. The Very Vanilla cardstock that the blue rattle was stamped on was cut out using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine and the Scallop Rectangle Clearlit Die. These cards are quick and easy to make with not a lot of fuss. I am running low and need to make somre more to have on hand.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Bashful Blue card stock, Very Vanilla card stock

Ink: Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker, Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Bashful Blue 3/8" Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Rectangle Clearlit die, Background #1 Textured Plates, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Sparkly Glimmery Noel Stockings card

2011-10-13T21:43:00.001-06:00

A Christmas card stamp camp could not be complete without shiny, sparkly red Christmas stockings! Here is the 3rd card that my stamping friends will be making on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 to 3:30 (please note date has changed from previous October stamp camp post).

This Noel Stockings card was made using a some stamping items from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini catalogue.....Mini Jingle Bells foundon page 30 (48 bells from $3.95 - wow!), Stocking Builder Punch found on page 34 and Red Glimmer Paper found on page 41. The Red Glimmer Paper is an amazing price. You get 2 sheets of 12" x 12" Red Glimmer Paper for only $5.95. I hope my stamping friends enjoy making this Sparkly Glimmery Stocking Christmas card as much as I did.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Many Merry Messages
Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Red Glimmer Paper, Red Riding Hood card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Stockings Builder Punch, Mini Jingle Bells, Stampin' Dimensionals, Neutral Brads, Designer Label Punch, Red Riding Hood 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

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Michelle B
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For You Days of Gratitude card

2011-10-05T20:10:00.000-06:00

Here is a card that I made for one of my friends at work. It was her last day today and to celebrate her new venture I made her a "for you" (instead of good-bye) card. All of us at work signed the inside of it. I hope she liked it.

This card was made using the Days of Gratitude stamp set and a bunch of Stampin' Write Markers. First I colored the whole image with a Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker, I then went some of the stamp with an Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker and then finally colored the edge with a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker. It turned out to be a fall colored card which I think suits the big stamp perfectly.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Stamp sets: Days of Gratitude, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Choclate Chip card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock

Ink: Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Antique Brad, Paper Piercer, Jewellery Tag Punch, Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired).

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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October 15 Christams Card Stamp Camp

2011-10-01T08:40:00.004-06:00

Merry Christmas Sparkly Wreath card

On Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. I will be hosting my second Christmas Card Stamp Camp. Please come and join me for a couple of hours of stamping fun. You will be making 12 Christmas cards (4 each of 3 different designs) and matching envelopes. At each stamp camp there will be a draw for a "stamping surprise". If you attend all 4 Christmas card stamp camps and your name will be entered into a draw on the last class for a great prize....a FREE STAMP SET!

Stamp Camp Details...........
Cost is $25.00 for non-club members or $22.00 for club members
Class Dates: September 18, October 15, November 13 & December 3, 2011.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RSVP: click here to register via email

Season's Greetings Snowflake card

The inspiration for the above snowflake card came from an amazing Halloween card that the talented Mary Fish did. Thanks Mary for your inspiration!

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Michelle B
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Sweet Centers Balloon Birthday Card

2011-09-22T22:22:00.000-06:00

I needed to have a birthday card ready for tomorrow and here is what I ended up making tonight. Isn't it fun! I was looking through my birthday stamp sets and this one popped out at me....It is the Sweet Centers ( 116521) stamp set. I can honestly say I don't think I have ever made a birthday card with this stamp set. Well now I guess I can't say that anymore. Haha! When putting candy in a card like this one you need to make sure that the recepient of the card is able to get the candy out after. I did this in 2 ways. I took my Cutter Kit (106958) and made an X in the Crumb Cake card stock as well as on a piece of Whisper White card stock. Now all the birthday gal has to do it open both piece of card stock where the X is and voila she has a little yummy treat on her birthday. Here are some pics to show and directions on how I made this card....

Make a 1-3/4" circle in a piece of Whisper White card stock. Make sure the edges of the Whisper White card stock is small enough to center the punched out circle. Set the punched out circle aside as we will be using it later. Next stamp the Balloon Basket image from the Sweet Centers stamp set using a Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad.

I put the Whisper White card stock with the balloon basket image on top of a piece of Pink Pirouette card stock and then traced the 1-3/4" circle on to it. Because the Pink Pirouette card stock had wider edges I could not use the same Punch that I did on the Whisper White card stock. Instead I had to use my Circle Scissor Plus to make the hole here.

Next I placed the Pink Pirouette card stock onto the center of the Crumb Cake card front base so that I could make an X in the center of the circle so that the candy could be easily accessible. I made the X using the perforation tool in the Cutter Kit.

I then placed the Whisper White card stock on top of the Pink Pirouette card stock to see what the card would look like. I did not adhere it down yet. I then put some Smarties inside the Treat Cup. I then took everything apart and placed the Pink Pirouette card stock over top of the Treat Cup. You can add the candy after wards if it is easier for you.

Now remember the Whisper White 1-3/4" Whisper White card stock circle we had set aside...well we need it now. This will help to keep the candy inside the Treat Cup when we place it on the front of the card. Before placing the Whisper White circle over top of the Treat Cup center I made an X in the center of it using the Cutter Tool. Once you have made an X you can then peel off the backing of the Treat Cup and then place the circle onto the center of it.

Next center the Pink Pirouette layer over top of the Crumb Cake card front base. This is how your card should look before putting the balloon basket image on top. I added some Stampin' Dimesionals to my Whisper White card stock with the balloon basket image to give it some dimension. Next decorate the card front as you wish. Voila now you have a super cute birthday card with a treat for the birthday gal! The Treat Cups can be filled with almost anything...buttons, ribbon, sayings, punched out card stock in different shapes, etc. I could go on and on.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Stamp Set: Sweet Centers, Create a Cupcake

Paper: Crumb Cake card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Whisper White card stock, Pretty In Pink card stock

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Treat Cup, Stampin' Dimesionals, Pretty In Pink 1/8" Tafetta Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Baby Rattle Card

2011-09-18T21:34:00.000-06:00

I have recently started back to work full-time.....yes after being at home with my kids for 6 years we (Hubby & I) decided I should give it a try. It is a HUGE adjustment and am hoping with each passing week that the kids settle more and more in our new routine. And with each passing week I am hoping to find some consistent stamping time. I am pretty sure my nights will even out and I won't be so tired and need to go to bed so early. hehehe I did manage to find some stamping time tonight! It seems that I am WAY behind on my baby cards. Which means I need to find a quick and easy card that I can make a whole bunch of in next to no time. Those types of cards are my FAV!

Here is a baby boy card I made using the Button Buddies stamp set. I guess you could place a button on the "rattle" part of the stamp but I thought that would be a bit silly as then you would loose all of the detail that this image has. Perhaps I should make one with a button so we can compare. I will write that on my "Cards I need to make" list. This card was fairly easy to make. It isn't that fussy for details and doesn't really have a lot of stamping. I did color the image with Stampin' Write Markers instead of ink pads so that I could get some different colors.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Button Buddies, Tiny Tags
Paper: Bashful Blue card stock, Whisper White card stock, Island Indigo card stock
Ink: Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker, Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker (I don't have the Island Indigo one yet)
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimesionals, Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Jewelery Tag Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Pumpkin Patch Scrapbook Layout

2011-09-07T21:56:00.000-06:00

My 2011 stamping technique & scrapbook club is coming to an end. Our last meeting is this Sunday.... :o( Although I did enjoy myself (I always do!!) this year I think next year I am going to change the meetings to every month instead of every 3 month. That is just too much time in between meetings. If you are interested in joining My stamping technique & scrapbook club next year please send me an email to register. We will start in January 2012.

OK now let's talk about the scrapbook project. It feels like fall to me...well not during the day but at night so I picked a fall theme for our last club project. I did tell my members if they wanted to they could pick whatever theme they wanted but they needed to use a stamp from the Button Buddies stamp set. I also told them that if they wanted to they could also change the color scheme of their layout too. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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September 18 - Christmas card stamp camp

2011-08-31T21:12:00.001-06:00

It is that time again.....time to get a head start on your handmade Christmas cards! I will be hosting 4 Christmas Card Stamps Camps during the Fall/Winter Season. At each class you will make 12 cards (4 cards of 3 different designs) with matching envelopes. By the last stamp camp in December you will have made 48 Christmas cards. At each stamp camp there will be a draw for a "stamping surprise". Attend all 4 Christmas card stamp camps and your name will be entered into a draw on the last class for a great prize....a FREE STAMP SET!

Cost is $25.00 for non-club members or
$22.00 for club members
Class Dates are: September 18, October 8, November 13 & December 3, 2011.
Times: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RSVP: click here to register via email

Below are 2 of the 3 designs that we will be making at the September 18 Christmas card stamp camp. I hope you like them.

Marina Snowflake Card

Poppy Christmas Poinsettia

Happy Stamping!

Michelle B

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Clearly for You Birthday card

2011-08-26T20:28:00.000-06:00

Another card made using a couple of different images from the Clearly for You stamp set. Hehehe I like it when you can make a variety of cards using one stamp set. I needed a birthday card to mail out to my friend so I stamped the words 'happy birthday' on a piece of Whisper White card stock then punched the words out using the Modern Label punch. I then added a little bling by placing a couple of Rhinestone Jewels on either end of the Modern Label punched out card stock.

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp set: Clearly for You, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Calypso Coral card stock, Crumb Cake Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Nature Clearly For You card

2011-08-23T08:47:00.000-06:00

I have seen many cards with the the different images in the "Clearly For You" stamp set so I thought I would try that idea. Here is my version. Here is a card made by Mary Fish that I saw and was inspired by. Mary used alot of the different images in the Clearly For You card on her card. Isn't her card gorgeous!?! Mary is such a talented stamper. I visit her blog often to get inspiraion. Thanks Mary!

My card size is 4"-1/2" x 4"-1/2". Just perfect to add a little note to someone.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Clearly for You
Paper: Pear Pizzazz card stock, Crumb Cake textured card stock, Whisper White card stock, Early Espresso card stock
Ink; Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Neutrals Designer Button

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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In-Colors Button card

2011-08-22T08:12:00.000-06:00

I have noticed that I am late at sending out some "welcome" RAK cards for the newbies that are joining that group on SCS so I needed to make some cards for that. Here is one that I made using some in-colors and the Buttons, Buttons stamp set. This stamp set rarely gets used and I am not too sure why. I made a couple of cards with it and am happy with the results. The words "for you" are taken from the "Clearly for you" stamp set. Whoever I send this to I hope it makes their day!

Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp Sets: Buttons, Buttons, Clearly for You
Paper: Poppy Parade card stock, Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz card stock, Soft Suede card stock, Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Neutrals Designer Buttons, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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Hello Button Buddies Flower Card

2011-08-19T08:56:00.000-06:00

OK I promise after this upload I will switch to a different stamp set. hahaha I am really enjoying the Button Buddies stamp set. I found the flower already embossed and sponged sitting on my stamp table so I must not have liked the original plan for it. Well here is a different card I made using it. The Flower image was stamped in VersaMark on Crumb Cake card stock then embossed with White Embossing Powder and the sponged with Early Espresso Classic Ink. This time I did add a button from the Neutrals Designer Buttons so that I could add a little tag in the center of the flower. The Whisper White layer behind the flower has the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing folder on it. I like that look.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Button Buddies, Tiny Tags
Paper: Wild Wasabi card stock, Crumb Cake cards tock, Whisper White card stock, Early Espresso card stock
Ink: VersaMark Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crimper, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Jewellry Tag Punch

Happy Stamping!
Michelle B
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