Simply Soft -- With Sympathy

I really like the Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride Combo.  The Simply Soft Hostess set is one of my FAVORITE new sets in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!!!  :)   This is for a monthly swap I am involved in.  You can't see the Vanilla Smooch, but it is on the 3" whisper white circle. 

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Simply Soft (Hostess) and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, DSP
Ink:  Stazon, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  Vanilla Smooch, Ribbon, Big Shot Dies

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Ladybug Birthday Invite

I can't believe my baby is going to be ONE in a few weeks!!!!   Here is her Ladybug Birthday Invite!   

Hope you all have a great day!

Happy Stamping,

Michelle

Bargello Birthday

I have been wanting the try the Bargello technique for a while now.  It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be too!  Sent this to a friend for her birthday, hope she likes it! :) 

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Sincere Saluations
Paper:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Pocketful of Posies DSP
Ink:  Marina Mist
Accessories:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Lots of Tags Die, Ribbon, Vanilla Smooch Spritz

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Fifth Avenue Shaving Cream

I have so much fun playing with Shaving Cream.   You can create so many different backgrounds or die cut flowers, buttons, butterflies, etc.    I made this card for my workshop this weekend.   I think the new 2011-2013 In Colors are so bright and make this card what it is!! :)  

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Fifth Avenue
Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon, Island Indigo
Accessories:  Re-inkers, Markers

Non Stampin Up! Products:
Shaving Cream

Here is another sample of Shaving Cream that I made a few years ago.  I used the Big Shot to cut out the flowers.    

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Friendship Easel Card

I just love the way this turned out (I LOVE the sponged background, I know, I know, it's an obsession!).
Easel cards are not just Beautiful, but a great way for your friends to display your homemade card.   I really think the ladies at my workshop this weekend are going to LOVE it!! :) 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Recess, Little Friends, Season of Friendship, Precious Butterflies (Hostess)

Paper:  Early Espresso, Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla, 11-13 In Color DSP

Ink:  Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz, Bashful Blue, Black Stazon, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border, Markers

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Lattice Blossom Punch - Cased

Saw this card on "Patty's Stamping Spot" blog and immediately thought of my hostess for this weekend's workshop.  I just has to case the card -- BEAUTIFUL!!!!    I'm sure my group of Ladies will like it too!! :)

Stampin Up! Products:
Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Beyond the Garden DSP, Whisper White, Delightful Daffodil
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Accessories:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Big Top Shaker Card

Ok, here is the last sample for the All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack for the end of the month.   I thought a Shaker card would be a lot of fun for the group to make!! :)

 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamp Set:  Sweets for the Sweet
Paper:  Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Big Top Birthday DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, Delightful Daffodil, Real Red, Tempting Turqouise

Non Stampin Up! Products:

Transparency, Martha Stewart Micro-Beads, Foam Tape

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Simply Soft -- Case

I saw this card on someone blog (sorry, I forget the name) and I just had to make it.   It can be used for so many occasions, and I know my group will LOVE this card when they make it at the Stamp-a-Stack.

Stampin Up! Products Used:

Stamps: Simply Soft (Hostess)

Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Blushing Pride, Whisper White

Ink:  Black Stazon, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Blushing Bride

Accessories:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Vanilla Smooch Spritz

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Eggplant Sympathy Card

Another sample for the Stamp-a-Stack at the end of the month.   The other version will have the "Love & Sympathy" set from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.   

Stampin Up! Products Used:

Stamps:  Thoughts & Prayers

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive

Accessories: Top Note Big Shot Die, Sponges

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

My Friend -- Baby Wipe

Baby Wipe Technique -- Another card for the Stamp-a-Stack for the end of the Month

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  My Friend, Precious Butterflies (Hostess)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Calypsoc Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Sail -- Masculine Card

Nice card that can be used for anyone, but great Masculine Card! 

Used the "Masking" technique to allow the Sail of the Boat to remain white.   This is one of the six cards we will be completing for the All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack I am hosting at the end of the month.  

Stampin Up! Products used:

Stamp:  Sail, Sincere Salutations

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink:  Black Stazon, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  Sponges, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine

Happy Stamping!!

Michelle