Really Chocolate Breeze Dreams!

This is the card I made for today's color challenge over at scs...

We had to use the colors: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze & Really Rust...

Isn't the color combo just perfect for this time of year??

I did emboss the image to dress it up a bit and I love the feel with the contrast of the colors and distressing.

Thanks for looking!

Stampin' UP! Stamps: Dreams Du Jur

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Really Rust, Baja Breeze, Whisper White CS & Bella Rose DP

Assessories: Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze Ribbon, Scallop Punch, Embossing Powder

Wow Wednesday Technique Sneak Peak

Don't you just love how the spotlight technique adds the perfect touch to this card as a beautiful moonlight sky?

This is one of the cards we will be making for my upcoming WOW Technique Class. The card uses the moonlighting technique which is one of the 2 techniques we will focus on.

I do have to tell you, as much as I wish I had come up with this card on my own, I got the idea from last months "wicked" demo only challenge over at splitcoast stampers. Jan Tink created the original card and I made some slight changes. I just loved the idea too much not to just go with it!

If you are interested in attending this month's Wow Wednesday Technique Class, I still have room so contact me asap and join us for a fun evening while you learn 2 techniques... For additional class details, click here.

P.S. Don't worry if you can't make it, ask me about my "to go" option...... And make sure to reserve your spot for next months WOW Technique Class....

Stamps: Stampin' Up! Haunting Halloween

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss,Lovely Lilak and Whisper White Card stock

Ink: Lovely Lilac, So Safron, Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Scallop Edge Punch & Crop-A-Dile

Preparing for a Holiday Swap!

I had a few moment to myself and I made these cards for a Holiday Mini Catalog Card Swap. I am so excited to be a part of this swap with other Stampin' UP! Demonstrators and I can't wait to see the great cards I will be getting in return...... There is nothing like exchanging ideas with others, it really helps to inspire creativity!

The Main image here is from the NEW Stampin' UP! set Winter Post ** Starting October 1st you can order this set as well as the Designer Paper I used here ** I colored the image in with my Stampin' Pastels and I just had to add some Crystal Effects & Dazzling Diamonds to give the look of them skating on a pond....

Here is a closer look at my card.........

Thanks for stopping by!

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Stamps• Winter Post (NEW Holiday Mini Stamp Set)

• Punches Three (Hostess level 1 Stamp Set)

Paper• Whisper White card stock• Old Olive card stock• Holiday Mini * Ski Slope Designer Paper
Ink• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
Stampin’ Up! Accessories• Crystal Effects• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter• Stampin’ Pastels• Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder• Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon• scallop Square Punch• Ticket Corner Punch

Happy Birthday Hannah!

Today Hannah celebrated her 9th birthday

with one of my class on the go parties!

After enjoying their pizza the girls sat down and got busy painting, gluing, stamping, coloring and just enjoying the creative process while hanging out with friends. We made these adorable 8x10 canvas wall hangings using some of the NEW Stampin' UP! Designer Papers...

Here is the sample I did for the girls to follow....

I have to say, one of my favorite things about doing classes is how each person (kid or adult) makes the art their own (even those who don't quite realize they are creative......)

If your looking to do something different for your next party........... Whether it be a creative kids party, mom's night out, what have you...Give me a call and we can plan a great creative project for you too! With so many options, there is definitely something you & your friends will enjoy...

Contact me for more info. or to book your party!

It is not to early to start thinking about your Christmas Cards.....

When I saw this challenge color combo challange (CC185) over at Split Coast Stampers, I knew this Winter Post stamp set was the perfect choice. The idea is to create a card using the colors Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze & Very Vanilla. Can I just tell you, I absolutely love this NEW Stampin' UP! Winter Post set from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog..... It is definitely one of my new favorites!!!

I used my water color wonder crayons to color in the image and then to top it off I used the cracked glass technique to accent the image. The card is pretty straight forward and I like the softness of it........ What do you think?

Stamps: Stampin' Up! Winter Post & Season of Joy
Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Very Vanilla Card stock;

Ski Slope Designer Series Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black
Accessories: Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Water color Wonder Crayons & Glassy Glaze Enamel

Spooky Spider Décor Elements..... Just in time for Halloween

Spooky Spider was created specifically for Halloween and is available as a limited time offer, so you won't see it in the Décor Elements Phase 2 brochure.

This fun image comes in three sizes and two colors and is designed to coordinate with our Ghostly Greetings Designer Series paper and our Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. Many Demonstrators had the opportunity to see and purchase the Spooky Spider Décor Elements image at convention this year.... They loved it, and have been anxiously awaiting the chance to get more. Well, the anxious wait is over! Spooky Spider is NOW Available for all to order.... Click on the flyer to enlarge it and get more details......

Remember, Spooky Spider is available as a limited time offer, and will no longer be available after October 31, 2008.....

Retired Stamp Sets For Sale......

I am sorry that I have not been able to post for the last few days but, everyone at my house has been sick.....We are all better now but, it was a last minute scramble trying to get things together for our yard sale this weekend...More to come soon!!!!!

As I prepared for the yard sale, cleaning house and making room for NEW goodies. I came across several retired stamp sets that are in need of a new home..... Here are a few of the sets and I will post more shortly....

Below are pictures, pricing and any additional info. Please email me at:cmmcveller@sbcglobal.net if you are interested as they will only be available on a 1st come 1st serve basis. ** Please note: If you are not in the Chicago area and able to pick them up I can ship to you for $4.75 (will quote if buying multiple sets)


USED * Holiday Wishes * Set of 6 Price = $12.00

* Sold

NEW & UNMOUNTED * Oh, So Lovely * Set of 4 Price = $15.00

NEW UNMOUNTED * Event Full * Set of 6 Price = $15.00

NEW UNMOUNTED * Blooming with Happiness *Set of 6 Price = $15.00

*Sold

Bella Rose Designer Paper Gift Bag

I have been seeing these adorable bags all over the Internet lately.... There is even a great tutorial that you can view here: Cambria's Blog Needless to say, I just had to try my hand at making one. I used the new Stampin' UP! Bella Rose Designer Paper and let me tell you I am having a blast with this assortment..... I also dipped into my pretties kit. I just love how easy it was to water color the plain white flower so that I would have this lovely shade of pink that coordinates perfectly with my project. You should definitely take a moment and try making one of these great bags for yourself..... It was so quick and easy, I'm sure you'll love it too........... Now all I have to do is fill it with some candy and give it away..... hmmm??

JOIN THE BIG SHOT CLUB TODAY!!!

I Know that several of you are very interested in the BIG Shot....

Who can blame you?? But, let's face it sometimes it can be difficult coming up with the funds all at once..... So to make it a little easier on your wallet join the BIG SHOT CLUB.....

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Here Is How The BIG SHOT CLUB Works:

You pay *$60 per month for 4 months and at the end of the 4 months you get the Special Edition Starter kit which includes:

- The Big Shot

- Multipurpose Platform & Cutting pads

- 2 SU! exclusive Bigz Dies: Scalloped Envelope & Top Note

- 1 SU! exclusive Sizzlet

- 4 pack: Birds and Blooms

- 1 SU! exclusive decorative strip: Join the Cheer

- Decorative strip cutting pads & extended spacer platform

AND

-A FREE copy of the current Stampin' UP! Idea Book

-$20 in free merchandise to spend in the new catalog or on another Big Shot die!

- Level 1 hostess Stamp set of your choice from the new catalog!

Plus...... Each month October-January, you can attend a FREE Big Shot class where we will make projects using the Big Shot.....

** As a special bonus, I will be giving a FREE Sizzlits die

to the first 2 "Big Shot Club" members to sign up....

Contact me to find out more and to sign up today: cmmcveller@sbcglobal.net

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Sometimes you just need a quick card.....

I am just loving this NEW Sock Monkey Stamp that Stampin' UP! came out with!!! Today, I needed a quick thank you and I knew this Sock Monkey was just what I wanted to use... This card came together so quickly & easily I almost surprised myself..... I just got out my scraps that I had left over from a Simply Scrapping Kit, added some fiber and a stampin' dimensional and I was done in no time at all.....

Welcome to My NEW Blog!

My name is Michelle, I am an independent demonstrator with Stampin' UP! and I love what I do! My goal with this blog is to try my best to inspire you and help you discover your creative side as I share my love for stamping and scrapbooking using some of the AWESOME products that Stampin' UP! has to offer! I am so excited to embark on this adventure into the great world of blogging!!!