Stamp with Michele tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-628792 2009-12-15T11:21:00-06:00 My stamping journey through cardstock, ink, rubber stamps & embellishments. TypePad I told you the Dasher Stamp was popular didn't I? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a74dc5a2970b 2009-12-15T11:21:00-06:00 2009-12-15T11:21:00-06:00 So I had some cardstock left from my last Christmas Stamp Camp that I decided to do a quick card with but after it was done I knew it just needed a little something more. If you look at the... Michele Schmidt

So I had some cardstock left from my last Christmas Stamp Camp that I decided to do a quick card with but after it was done I knew it just needed a little something more.  If you look at the second picture I just added one little brad & think it adds so much more.  Sometimes it just doesn't take much.  The Dasher stamp from the Under $10 page 208 from the current big catalog was used.  From the Holiday Mini Catalog I used the Platinum Shimmer paint from page 27 to not only stamp Dasher but also mixed some with denatured alcohol to spray over the Chocolate Chip cardstock.  The Ribbon Originals is called Mistletoe which includes 2 different designs from page 33 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

I will be showing you one more stepped up Dasher card within the next week.  Come back & check it out.

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 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/i-told-you-the-dasher-stamp-was-popular-didnt-i.html Guest Artist- Barb Culbertson tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a74dadc7970b 2009-12-14T10:59:00-06:00 2009-12-14T10:59:00-06:00 Barb came the other night for open stamping & shared this card she made. This uses the stamp called "Dasher" that is so popular this year. It is a single stamp from the Under $10 page 208 in the 2009-2010... Michele Schmidt

Barb came the other night for open stamping & shared this card she made.  This uses the stamp called "Dasher" that is so popular this year.  It is a single stamp from the Under $10 page 208 in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (IBC).  It also uses the following items from the IBC except for the one item noted as coming from the Holiday Mini Catalog:

  • The Platinum Shimmer Paint from page 27 of the Holiday Mini catalog that expires January 4, 2010. 
  • The Designers Series Paper is called Holiday Lounge from page 162 of the current IBC.
  • The Sizzix Big Shot page 194 along with the Scallop Circle Bigz die page 199.
  • The word window punch page 186.
  • The ribbon is not Stampin' Up! unless it was a older retired ribbon as we used to have ribbon like this.
  • Teeny Tiny Wishes word set on page 145.
  • I don't believe the sparkle is Stampin Up either but Crystal Effects page 192 and Dazzling Diamond Glitter page 180 would do the same thing. 

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http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/guest-artist-barb-culbertson.html Last Stamp a Stack card tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e201287650a82e970c 2009-12-13T22:58:00-06:00 2009-12-13T22:58:00-06:00 You probably remember this card as a Thanksgiving card I did with the Mothers of Twins. This is going to be the last of the 6 cards we do this next Thursday for the December Stamp a Stack. Time is... Michele Schmidt

PC130086 You probably remember this card as a Thanksgiving card I did with the Mothers of Twins.  This is going to be the last of the 6 cards we do this next Thursday for the December Stamp a Stack.  Time is 6pm to 9pm though most times it does not take this long.  You will do 2 of each of the 6 cards.  The other 5 are in another post back a week or two.  The stamp set used is Lovely as a Tree.  Of course the Sizzix Big Shot was used, actually 3 times for this card.

© Artwork Stampin' Up!

I will have a couple Guest Artists this week along with a fun & adorable chipboard calendar I made today.  Come check out this week for pictures. 


Michele had fun stamping with nieces & great nieces in Waterloo, IA this weekend! 

 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/last-stamp-a-stack-card.html Stampin' Up! 12 Days of Holiday Sale tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e2012876484900970c 2009-12-11T17:43:04-06:00 2009-12-11T17:43:04-06:00 Dates: December 11-22, 2009 For 12 days only we can get discounts from 15 to 25% on select Big Shot dies & materials. If you want something for a Christmas gift you will want to order by December 15, 2009.... Michele Schmidt

Dates: December 11-22, 2009

For 12 days only we can get discounts from 15 to 25% on select Big Shot dies & materials.  If you want something for a Christmas gift you will want to order by December 15, 2009.  To view these items you can go to the catalog & see the page number listed below or you can click HERE to go to my Stampin Up Website.  There click on Shop Now in the upper right hand corner & then click on 12 Days of Holiday Sale where you can see pictures of the items. 

Remember the Decor Elements circles I put up on the basement wall where I cut some more circles using raw vinyl & a circles die?  Well now I can purchase more colors.  I can use it not only for circles but for flowers, letters etc.  They even have some Chalkboard vinyl that you can cut & write on.  This is something new that is coming out out the beginning of the new year.  There are also many dies on sale.  Wish I won the lottery. 

 

Item

Page #

Description

Regular Price

Discounted Price

114515

195

Flower Burst Embosslits die

$11.95

$8.96

114516

195

Cherry Blossom Embosslits die

$11.95

$8.96

115957

195

Thanks Embosslits die

$11.95

$8.96

114513

195

Sweetest Stem Embosslits die

$11.95

$8.96

115952

195

Hi Embosslits die

$11.95

$8.96

115951

197

Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die

$74.95

$59.96

113446

197

Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die

$19.95

$16.96

114509

197

Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die

$21.95

$18.66

113448

197

Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die

$19.95

$16.96

113457

198

Tulipe Bigz die

$21.95

$16.46

115954

198

Two Tags Bigz die

$21.95

$18.66

114524

199

Fringed Flower Bigz die

$19.95

$15.96

114523

199

Decorative Accents Bigz die

$19.95

$15.96

114534

199

Flower Bigz Clear die

$19.95

$15.96

113473

199

5-Point 3D Star Bigz die

$19.95

$16.96

113472

199

Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die

$19.95

$16.96

113470

199

Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die

$19.95

$16.96

113465

199

Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die

$19.95

$16.96

115961

200

Perfect Setting Bigz XL die

$42.95

$32.21

113483

200

Pennant Bigz XL die

$39.95

$29.96

113484

200

Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die

$39.95

$31.96

116760

201

Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die

$39.95

$29.96

116759

201

Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die

$39.95

$29.96

114890

201

Matchbox Bigz XL die

$42.95

$36.51

113458

202

Flower Layers Originals die

$15.95

$13.56

114336

158

Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$10.36

114334

158

Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$10.36

114337

158

Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$10.36

114335

158

White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$10.36

118797

n/a

So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118798

n/a

Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118799

n/a

Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118800

n/a

Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118801

n/a

Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118802

n/a

Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118803

n/a

Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118804

n/a

Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118805

n/a

Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118806

n/a

Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118807

n/a

Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118808

n/a

Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118809

n/a

Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118810

n/a

Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118812

n/a

Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118813

n/a

Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118814

n/a

Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$12.95

$9.71

118815

n/a

Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)

$14.95

$11.21

 
     
 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/stampin-up-12-days-of-holiday-sale-.html December Stamp a Stack- check it out. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20128760d9abe970c 2009-12-03T22:30:28-06:00 2009-12-03T22:45:01-06:00 I will be holding a 12 card Stamp a Stack where you will make 2 each of 6 different cards. This will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009. There is a $20.00 charge & includes envelopes, a snack & a... Michele Schmidt

I will be holding a 12 card Stamp a Stack where you will make 2 each of 6 different cards.  This will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009.  There is a $20.00 charge & includes envelopes, a snack & a chance in a prize drawing.  I need you to RSVP by Friday, December 11, 2009. 

I am posting 5 of the 6 cards tonight. 

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This card uses the following products from the current Stampin Up catalog:

  • stamp set called "Best Wishes & More" pg 64
  • To the Nines Specialty Designer Paper pg 163
  • Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon pg 183
  • Wood Sheets from pg 158
  • Clear Rhinestone Brads pg 179
  • 1 3/8" Circle Punch pg 186
  • Clear Rhinestone Brads pg 194
  • Originals Die Circles #2 pg 202

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This card uses the following products from the current Stampin Up catalog:

  • Stamp set "Lovely as a Tree" pg 110
  • Old Olive grosgrain ribbon pg 183
  • Sizzix Big Shot pg 194
  • Texturz Plates Kit # 4   pg 195
  • Horizontal Slot Punch pg 187
  • Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper pg 161

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This card uses the following products from the current Stampin Up catalog:

  • Stamp set "Under the Stars" pg 89
  • Elegant Eggplant grosgrain ribbon pg 183
  • Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper pg 160
  • Modern Label Punch pg 186
  • Star Punch pg 187
  • On Board Essentials chipboard pg 184

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This card uses the following products from the current Stampin Up catalog:

  • Bride Specialty Designer Paper pg 158
  • Stamp set "Together Forever" pg 49
  • Stamp set "Only Ovals" pg 128
  • Brayer pg 192
  • Scallop Circle Punch pg 187
  • 1 3/8" Circle Punch pg 186
  • 1 1/4" Circle Punch pg 186
  • Scallop Oval Punch pg 187
  • Large Oval Punch pg 186
  • 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon pg 182

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This card uses the following products from the current Stampin Up catalog:

  • Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper pg 163
  • Whisper White Organza Ribbon pg 183
  • Sizzix Big Shot pg 194
  • Textured Impressions Embossing Folder pg 195

I will be coming up with the last card this weekend.  What do you think?

Michele Schmidt was having fun at "My Stamping Place" the last couple days in Waterloo, IA

 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/december-stamp-a-stack-check-it-out.html Christmas 2008 made with My Digital Studio tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a6fb126a970b 2009-12-02T10:03:00-06:00 2009-12-01T22:20:24-06:00 About 1 month ago I spent an hour or 2 putting together my 2008 Christmas pictures using My Digital Studio. Eventually I want to get them printed out & try doing some Hybrid Scrapbooking with them. Until then I have... Michele Schmidt

  About 1 month ago I spent an hour or 2 putting together my 2008 Christmas pictures using My Digital Studio.  Eventually I want to get them printed out & try doing some Hybrid Scrapbooking with them.  Until then I have decided to share them as they are.  I just love how easy it is made doing it online specially when I don't have much extra time.  

Did you know that I am My Digital Studio Certified?  I took classes to help me learn better how to use this program and to be able to assist my customers. 


Artwork © Stampin' Up!

Christmas 2008-001    Christmas 2008-002

Christmas 2008-003  Christmas 2008-004

Christmas 2008-005      Christmas 2008-006

Christmas 2008-007      Christmas 2008-008

Christmas 2008-009

You can click on these pictures to make them larger & see them better if you would like. 
 
 
 
  
 Do you have digital pictures on your computer you have not done anything with?  Contact me and I can help.  Call Michele Schmidt at 319-610-1114 or email me at Msch1L@mchsi.com. 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
    
 













http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/christmas-2008-made-with-my-digital-studio.html Mother of Twins Cards for Nursing Home tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a6ecca91970b 2009-12-01T11:03:00-06:00 2009-12-01T11:03:00-06:00 Each year for about the past 5 years I have assisted the Mother of Twins Club of Blackhawk County with making cards for a Nursing Home. They felt most people probably get Christmas cards so they do them for Thanksgiving.... Michele Schmidt

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Each year for about the past 5 years I have assisted the Mother of Twins Club of Blackhawk County with making cards for a Nursing Home.  They felt most people probably get Christmas cards so they do them for Thanksgiving.  The cards are set on the food tray at that particular nursing home on Thanksgiving Day.  They have made anywhere from 45 to 90 some cards depending on the nursing home they chose for that particular year.   

Artwork © Stampin' Up

Michele Schmidt

PB280080 These are 2 of the 3 cards made this year.  The 3rd card is one you have seen on here before so I didn't put it out here. 

The 1st card is a case of a card in the current years catalog on page 13.  It was changed just slightly.  It uses a Level 1 Hostess set called "Of the Earth".  Also used was the Give Thanks from the Level 1 Hostess set called "Holiday Best" on the same page.  Cardstock used is Kraft, Really Rust, More Mustard & Close to Cocoa with Really Rust & Chocolate Chip ink used. 

The 2nd card uses a old favorite called "Lovely as a Tree" from page 110 of the current catalog.  The Sizzix Big Shot was used with the Stampin Up Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die & the Originals Ovals Die.  Also used was the Texturz Plate Kit #4 for the background of the card.  Sponge Daubers were used to color the tree with Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Ruby Red ink by starting with the lightest color first & then stamping on Very Vanilla cardstock. You do have to clean the stamp in between.  Happy Thanksgiving came from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set from page 145 & the Modern Label punch (page 186-187) was used to punch the words. 

http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/mother-of-twins-cards-for-nursing-home.html Clear Mount Stamps and New Punch Design Coming! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e2012875f5a339970c 2009-12-01T11:00:00-06:00 2009-12-01T11:00:00-06:00 These are just a couple of the new items coming in the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog that starts January 5, 2010. Clear Mount Stamps Stampin' Up! has had an enormous demand for clear mount stamps from both demonstrators... Michele Schmidt

These are just a couple of the new items coming in the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog that starts January 5, 2010. 

Clear Mount Stamps

Stampin' Up! has had an enormous demand for clear mount stamps from both demonstrators & customers over the past few years.  They have researched and would not give up their quality of rubber stamps for the acrylic stamp but came up with this alternative.  They will offer both the traditional wood-mount stamps or the clear mount stamp for the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration brochure.  The clear mount stamps are still rubber stamps but you would use them with clear blocks to be able to see where you are stamping.  You would need to purchase the acrylic blocks separately but the stamp sets are cheaper.  There will be 9 different blocks that have ergonomic grooves for an easy grip.  You can purchase these individually or as a bundle.  One of the biggest benefits are the space saving these offer.  The stamps will be in DVD type of cases that will show the images on the front & the spine.   

New Punch Design

The new punch design will feature a low rectangular body which will allow you to stack or set on end to store. You can lock them shut.  There will be a label on the top & end to allow you to select the correct punch when they are stored.  They will be available in 3 sizes:  small, medium & extra-large.  The extra large will allow for 2 step designs kind of like our 2 step stamps.  They are large & use your whole hand to make them easier to use.  You can still punch with them upside down which I do with most of my punches.  Also the corner punches do not need to be punched only in the corners which will add to their versatility. 

I will be preordering some of these items to play with them prior to them being available to you.  You might happen to see them if you come to one of my open stamping events in December I will be setting up soon.  Watch for my December newsletter.

Michele Schmidt, excited & wishing I was rich as I want it all in Waterloo, IA

 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/clear-mount-stamps-and-new-punch-design-coming.html Dasher is a winner! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a6ecac6e970b 2009-11-29T22:53:06-06:00 2009-11-30T20:43:03-06:00 Artwork © Stampin Up Michele Schmidt I have been using the Stampin Up Dasher stamp quite a bit lately. This is the card I had for everyone to make at the fundraiser Business event a week ago. I will also... Michele Schmidt

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Artwork © Stampin Up

Michele Schmidt


 I have been using the Stampin Up Dasher stamp quite a bit lately.  This is the card I had for everyone to make at the fundraiser Business event a week ago.  I will also have this for the make & take at my next event which is a Craft Fair/Business Event in Waverly, IA.  I even made a few just to sell. 

This uses the Dasher stamp from the "under $10" page 208 of the current Idea Book & Catalog.  It has been every popular with many demonstrators & stampers.  Also used is a snowflake from the Snow Swirled stamp set on page 36 & the Sizzix Big Shot  from page 194.  The beautiful poinsetta cardstock is made using the Textured Impressions Folder called Petals-A-Plenty from page 21 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. The cardstock used was Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip & Kraft.  The Kraft was stamped with Dasher & then sponged around the edge with the Chocolate Chip ink.  Isn't it just beautiful?  It was so easy to make.   


I was stamping up a storm in Waterloo, IA.  Michele Schmidt.

 http://msch1l.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/11/dasher-is-a-winner.html Corduroy Button & 1/2 inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Share tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c2dce69e20120a6ddb79e970b 2009-11-26T10:52:06-06:00 2009-11-26T10:52:06-06:00 Recently a customer asked if I would do a Ribbon Share as she would like to buy the ribbon but there is too much on a roll of just one color for her to use. I told her I would... Michele Schmidt

Recently a customer asked if I would do a Ribbon Share as she would like to buy the ribbon but there is too much on a roll of just one color for her to use.  I told her I would look into this & then our Online Extravaganza came up with the Corduroy Buttons & 1/2 inch Grograin Ribbon on it.  I thought this was a perfect time to try it out.  You can see the details below. 

Corduroy Buttons & Brads pack-

Normally the pack consists of 24 pieces, 8 each of 3 different buttons & brads.  The regular price with tax & s/h if you bought all 5 color packs would be $58.20.  Right now you could purchase all of them for $29.10, a 50% savings. 

My Special- you can purchase 1/4 of this package special where you would receive 2 each of the 3 different buttons & brads of all 5 colors for the price of $7.28.  You may buy more than 1 share if you like.  I would need to have the order by 7pm on Monday, November 30, 2009.


1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon pack-

Normally one roll would consists of approximately 10 yards of ribbon.  The regular price including tax & s/h if you bought all 6 colors would be $55.80.  Right now you could purchase all of them for $39.08, a 30% savings.

My Special- you can purchase 1/10 of this package special where you would receive 1 yard of the 6 different colors for the price of $3.90.  You may buy more than 1 share if you like.  I would need to have the order by 7pm on Monday, November 30, 2009. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Blessings, Michele Schmidt, Waterloo, IA

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