Monthly Archives: April 2013

Customer Appreciation Card Tutorial – Journey into the Sun

Posted on April 12, 2013 | 3 comments

Hey There,

I’ve created a very special card tutorial today for my valued Stampin’ Up! customers using the stamp set The Open Sea (item #123032).

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator, from today April 12, 2013 through April 30, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  🙂 See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

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.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 20.4 lbs

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Mouthwatering – Stampin’ Up! Tutorial #596

Posted on April 10, 2013 | 6 comments

Hey There,

Do you think I’m wishing for the warm days of Summer or what?  It’s been a long Winter.  So sorry to all of you that are still getting the white stuff and cold temps.  Maybe this card will help warm you up.

I put this card together using the super cute Stampin’ Up! Mouthwatering set.  It has images of the things I like to eat in the Summer.

I used the emboss resist technique and really made good use of my Stampin’ Up! Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  Check out the tutorial 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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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

______________

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Mouthwatering (item #125677)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive and Soft Suede

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede and Pacific Point

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Ruler, Rose Red Seam Binding, Markers (Rose Red, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Basic Black and Soft Suede), Versamarker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Paper Towel and Post it Notes

Stamped the watermelon image on a 5.25″ x 3″ piece of Whisper White card stock by coloring the stamp with Old Olive marker and Rose Red Marker, huffing my breath on the stamp to moisten and then stamped the image.  Repeated to stamp the second watermelon.

Added a bit of Always Artichoke marker at the outside edge of the watermelon and colored the seeds Basic Black.

Colored over both images using a Veramarker (staying inside of the image) and then heat embossed them using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.   Repeat if there are dimples in your embossing.

Masked the bottom of the card stock using post it notes and sponged Pacific Point ink at the top of the card stock.

Masked the top of the card stock, leaving a hint of the blue showing and sponged Soft Suede ink at the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Using a ruler, put in 3 lines in the Soft Suede area using a Soft Suede marker.  Sponged Soft Suede ink in for the shadow.

Gently wiped off my embossed images and quickly heated them up again to bring back the shine.

Ran the main image panel and Old Olive panel and a Soft Suede panel through the Big Shot using the Square Lattic embossing folder.

Added two Basic Black panels, a Whisper White card base and Rose Red Seam Binding.   Popped the main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with the warmth of Spring.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 20.4 lbs

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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

Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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

stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Rainy Day – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #595

Posted on April 8, 2013 | 2 comments

Hi There,

I think I was channeling my inner Mary Engelbreit today with the polka dots and colors.  Rain can be a bit depressing but when you use bright colors I think that changes things.

I created a puddle for my image to be standing in and used Stampin’ Up! Crystal Effects to make it look real.  Check out the complete tutorial below or better yet stamp along with me.

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Warning!   Warning!

This is the last day to take advantage of the Free Shipping special going on at Stampin’ Up! Be sure to not miss out ends April 8, 2013.

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

______________

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  – Milk & Honey Soap

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Lean on Me (item # 122285)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Real Red, So Saffron and More Mustard

Ink: Stampin’ Up! More Mustard, Real Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand and StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Big Shot Machine, Adoring Accent Edgelit, Stampin’ Write Markers (Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, So Saffron, Blush Blossom, Real Red, Bashful Blue & Crumb Cake), Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Top Note Die

Cut one Label from the Label Collection (2nd to the smallest size) out of Whisper White card stock and the next size up out of So Saffron card stock.

 

Stamped the image from the Stampin’ Up! set Lean on Me using StazOn Jet Black ink.

Colored the coat and boots using So Saffron marker, umbrella and pants using a Real Red Marker, Added Crumb Cake marker to the underside of the umbrella.

Colored the hair with More Mustard marker and skin with Blush Blossom marker.

Added more Blush Blossom marker to the cheeks (twice).

Added More Mustard marker to the coat, boots and hair.

Colored the rain drops and added a puddle using the Bashful Blue marker.

Added Crystal Effects to the puddle to give it some shine and bring it to life.

Colored in the ground using a Luck Limeade marker.

Sponged in a bit of Sahara Sand ink in the sky.

Sponged More Mustard around the two labels.

Die cut a Top Note out of Real Red polka dot card stock.

Cut a 4″ x 5.25″ piece of So Saffron card stock and embossed it using the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine.

Cut an accent piece out of More Mustard card stock using the Adorning Accents Edgelit.

Added a Whisper White card stock base, 5.5″ x 4.25″ panel of Real Red,  Sponged More Mustard around the So Saffron Embossed panel and sponged Cherry Cobbler ink around the edges of the Top note.   Added the More Mustard accent piece and pierced holes in each scallop.

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

Over the weekend I was busy, busy straightening a few of my gardens up.   I tackled the strawberry bed and thinned out my strawberry plants so they will be more productive.

Filled my strawberry jar with some of the excess plants and shared the rest with neighbors.

Russ and I also cleaned out our small barn.  I’m moving the chickens to bigger quarters.  More news on that later.   We also did the task of bringing home a truck load of mulch and shoveled it out of the truck into a pile, then cleaned up the yard and deck furniture.   I’m tired and it’s only Monday, lol.

I couple of pics from this morning in the yard.

Here birdy, birdy. . . . .

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 19.7 lbs

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. And also announced today, free shipping is going on April 6-8, 2013, which would be a great time for you to get your favorites before they are gone! (Free shipping is for North America only.)

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Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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

stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Two Birds – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #594

Posted on April 5, 2013 | 2 comments

Hi There,

I have a sponged sky card for you today.  This went together super fast using the Stampin’ Up! Bird Punch.  This would be perfect for an anniversary card.

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FREE SHIPPING!

Be sure to not miss out on the free shipping from Stampin’ Up! April 6-8, 2013.

________________

Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

______________

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  – Milk & Honey Soap

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Take Care (item #126312) and Nature’s Pace (item #122662)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up!Baja Breeze, Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Big Shot Machine, Adoring Acccent Edgelit, Basic Pearls, Basic Black Ribbon and Old Olive Marker

 

Sponged Tempting Turquoise ink on a 3″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock panel leaving a white spot.

Sponged Island Indigo ink to darken the one side.

Stamped the music note stamp from the Stampin’ Up! set Nature’s Pace using Baja Breeze ink.

Stamped the branch from the Stampin’ Up! Take Care set using Basic Black ink.

Added an 2 Island Indigo panels, 1 Basic Black panel, 1 Tempting Turquoise panel and a strip of Basic Black that was die cut with the Adoring Accents Edgelit and Big Shot Machine.  Added Basic Pearls and Basic Black Ribbon, 2 birds punched with the Stampin’ Up! Bird Punch.

Added a bit of Old Olive marker around the Leaves.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

I’m now off to my garden to plant seeds, pull weeds and prepare the soil for these young seedlings I’ve been growing.  Anyone else have a table for seedlings going?

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. And also announced today, free shipping is going on April 6-8, 2013, which would be a great time for you to get your favorites before they are gone! (Free shipping is for North America only.)

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

Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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

stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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announcement

Posted on April 4, 2013 | 5 comments

It’s ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!

I have two announcements.

The first one is . . . . . . .FREE SHIPPING on all orders April 6th through April 8th! No minimums!

and the second big announcement is:

Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. And also announced today, free shipping is going on April 6-8, 2013, which would be a great time for you to get your favorites before they are gone! (Free shipping is for North America only.)

I’m so excited to see some of my favorite in colors coming back!

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

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May your day be filled with fun surprises.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Sunny Sprout – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #593

Posted on April 2, 2013 | 1 comment

Hi There,

I have a wonderful Spring card tutorial for you today.  This card would cheer anyone up with it’s bright sunny colors.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Raining Flowers Stamp set (item number 122767) for this card.   Follow along with the complete tutorial below and bring some sunshine into some one’s life.

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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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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  – Milk & Honey Soap

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Raining Flowers (item #122767)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, River Rock and Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! Neutrals Collection (item number 117157)

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard and StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Lucky Limeade Marker, Versamarker, Old Olive Ribbon, Large scallop punch, 1 1/4″ scallop punch, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Gun

Stamped the plant on a 3″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the leaves in using a Lucky Limeade marker.

Over stamped the leaves stamp using Old Olive ink.  I love two step stamping, so easy.

Let the image dry completely and then colored over the leaves using a Versamarker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Punched a 2 1/2″ circle punch out of a scrap piece of card stock.

Used the negative part of the card stock as a mask to create the sun.  Sponged Daffodil Delight ink in the circle and More Mustard ink around the edge.

 

Mask the sun using the circle punch and sponged stripes of Daffodil Delight ink around the sun.

Punched a small and large scallop punch out of scrap paper.

Used the scallops to create the clouds by sponging Tempting Turquoise ink around parts of them.

 

Darkened the Sun Rays with Daffodil Delight ink and the circle mask.

 

Added an Old Olive panel and silver brads.

Added an additional Old Olive panel, DSP and Old Olive ribbon.

 

Finished the card by adding a River Rock card base.  Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with sunshine.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

 

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

stampin up best of april butterflies

 

Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

Best Of 25 Years

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

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Blog Candy Winner and Chick Talk

Posted on April 1, 2013 | 3 comments

Hey There,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was terrific.  Saturday Russ and I worked out in the yard long enough to make our bodies completely sore.  You know the weekend warrior syndrome.

I spent yesterday with my Daughter-n-law, Jamie and my two sons, Jesse & Mitch and, of course, my wonderful husband Russ.  Fun times, since we are all characters and love to laugh.

Now I’m going to turn the show over to Buffy and let her give the blog candy away and tell you a bit about a chicken’s day here at the Zindorf zoo.   Take it away Buffy!

Bock, bock, the winner of the Amazing Family stamp set is. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Judith Wibholm, who wrote “Enter my name in the drawing. I’ve been looking at that stamp set for quite awhile. Would be a great one to use in stamping.”

Judith, congrats!  Please claim your prize by e-mailing your shipping address to [email protected] within 30 days.

Thanks everyone for playing along!

Now about me, Buffy.  I’m a Buff Orpington hen and I’m top in the pecking order around here.  It’s my job to keep everyone in line.

Mom caught me making her breakfast about noonish.  I lay wonderful large brown eggs.

After laying I notice a fresh dirt batch in front of the barn doors.  I was the first one to find it and run to it.

It wasn’t but a moment and my Sister hens joined me.  They knew I found something great.

The first one to find a worm wins, scratch, scratch.

After some needed protein I settle down to stroll the yard, bother the dog, etc., etc.  Mainly, I just peck and walk, peck and walk.

May your day be filled with all the things you love.

Hugs,

Buffy and

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where 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.

______________

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  Just Added  – Milk & Honey Soap

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

Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRJroaLAsQ[/youtube]

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Dates: March 25 – 31, 2013

Details:

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!

Page Item Description Discount Retail Price Sale Price
170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric 50% $      29.95 $    14.98
171 126893 Floral District Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 126894 Comfort Café Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 125411 Summer Smooches Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 125412 Twitterpated Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122337 Timeless Portrait Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122336 Beau Chateau Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 124066 Spice Cake Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122335 Flirtatious Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
6* 129308 Tea for Two Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
13* 129307 More Amore Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPi6Z_YOGI8[/youtube]

 

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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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

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.

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

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

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 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.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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