Thanks Birdie!!

Thanks Birdie features, Watercoloring, coverweight designer paper, Jumbo Eyelets, Flower fusion , Fun and Fast Notes Stamp set! Lots of fun to create!

Manhattan Flower Scrapbook Page #2

Here is the second page, here is the fam....yes all the kiddos are mine, I usually only get credit for the little blondie on my lap, ( I had to pray really hard for this one, I was tired of not getting any credit ) and Gabe had all the others all by himself! haha .... I Love having a large FAMILY!

The letters on here are from the Loads of Letters chipboard pk ( #112084 which also has 2 other font stlyes in pk) I used Choc. Chip ink to cover then embossed using Irridescent Ice powder, just for a bit of sparkle.

Glossy White

Sorry, I know I said I would post page 2 today but I am not quite finished...... so today you get my submission for the Design Team Challenge #17 for the Late Night Stampers Group, Here I have used the Glossy White Paper from Stampin' Up! (#102599) Want to know more on how to use this paper?? I will be posting a tutorial soon!

Fith Avenue Floral page

My darling Husband and I ......Page 2 will be up tomorrow.

May is National Scrapbooking month!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, I have dug out my unfinished scrapbooks and have decided to get back to it, Heres the first 1, Easter 2000!! I am waaayyy behind!

Bleaching

Here I have used the watercoloring technique seen on Patty Bennetts blog seen here, The background was done with a bleaching technique,

Just put a small ammount of bleach on a tray, I used a paper towell to soak it up (leave paper towell in tray) then just gently tap your stamp onto paper towell. Gently stamp on cardstock, Neat huh?

Manhattan Flower, Try this Technique!!

Start with a couple of reinkers on a tray, you will also need the aqua painter.

Use the Aqua Painter to pick up the ink and color ONTO the Embossing Folder, ( The side where the flower outline is not raised ) when finished give it a Huff to remoisten ink

Add your cardstock, and run it through the Big Shot.

Here it is. Be sure to rinse the ink off of your folder.

Cut it out,




And layer behind a piece of Vellum, That had also been dry embossed with the folder, Add to card front

Now You try!

May Specials

Scrapbooking Starter Kit Promotion
Dates: May 1-31, 2009


Promotion Details


In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:


Item Code
Description
Retail Value


113510
Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*
$42.95


113059
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party
$19.95


108697
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")
$11.95


105240
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
$7.50


*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.


Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:


Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)


Things to Remember
Scrapbooking Starter Kit orders may be submitted either through the Online Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) or mailed to Stampin' Up! at the following address:
Stampin' Up!12907 S. 3600 W.Riverton, UT 84065


The business supplies in the promotional Scrapbooking Starter Kit are the same business supplies that are in the existing Starter Kit; no alternative selections can be made for business items.


New recruits have the option of purchasing either the standard $199 Starter Kit OR the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit with a different product offering.
Sizzix will be sending an e-mail to their approximately 250,000 e-newsletter subscribers the first part of May. Included in this messaging will be an invitation to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit.


The standard Starter Kit ($199) will continue to be available during this promotional period. On the Online IDA, the promotional Scrapbooking Starter Kit will appear as an additional option.
Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Scrapbooking Starter Kit are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.
A Starter Kit Order Form for the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit will be available for download on the Demonstrator Web Site, but will not be available for purchase as a supply item.
Demonstrators choosing the Scrapbooking Starter Kit may still purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for the regular price.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit is not available for purchase by active demonstrators. This kit is only available to new recruits.
New recruits who purchase the standard Starter Kit may not purchase the Scrapbooking Starter Kit. Instead, they may purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for an additional $50.
Deadline for the Scrapbooking Starter Kit IDA:
Mail: Friday, May 29, 2009
Online: Sunday, May 31, 2009; 11:59 PM (MT)


FAQs


Q: Can I choose a different stamp set for the special scrapbooking-focused Starter Kit?A: Yes! As with our regular Starter Kit, we have a recommended stamp set, but you can choose a different one valued at $43.95 or less.


Q: What business items will appear in my specially-priced Starter Kit? A: You will receive the same business supplies found in the full-priced Starter Kit.


Q: What is the deadline to join Stampin' Up! with the specially-priced Starter Kit?A: Mailed IDAs must be received in the Stampin' Up! office on or before Friday, May 29, 2009. Online IDAs must be submitted before 11:50 PM (MT) on Sunday, May 31.


Q: Will the regular-priced Starter Kit be available during this time? A: Yes. New recruits will be able to choose between the full regular-priced Starter Kit or the specially- priced, scrapbooking-focused Starter Kit.

Miss Jamie and the mystery of the broken camera

I finally got my camera back from being repaired, I beleive my little miss Jamie had a hand in it, Here are some of the pic's that were on it when I got it back. Miss Jamie doesnt need any help from cousin Ash on how to take a photo, she knows all about it, take a look.

This is her tea cup.

Her Lunch.
Her Money.

There was one of my backside, but I am NOT posting that!

Manhattan Flower Impressions Die

I know I say that I LOVE all the stuff I get from Stampn Up! , but I REALLY do! And this new Impressions folder is not to go with out comment. It's Fun, Simple and Elegant! Here I have 2 cards, I love the beauty of the plain white, but I also like color, I cant decide.......so I thought I would let you choose what you like best, the one with the most votes will be in the card class on the 28th, just post a comment with your choice! Thanks for lookin'!

More Gods Beauty, and Yummy

Just a few more pics for today, the bag was cased but modified from Pattystamps blog.

the God's Beauty is a book mark for all the readers out there. Enjoy.

Cards for class

SAB is almost over, darn. I loved playing with all these sets. This one here is from the Yummy SAB. I am having too much fun with these wonderfull butterflies die too!

Here is another that I will be showcasing at my next card class on the 28th, this grass stamp is from " inspired by nature" and features the brayer technique.

we made this one at the last class I am somehow missing the little party hats for the birds, but oh well I need to post.

Rent a Big Shot

For all those Demo's in the Ogden area...

I have my Big Shot avail to RENT for just $12 / day!

Times available are on a first come first served basis,
rental includes:

• Big Shot
• Cutting plates
• Texturz Plates ( bkgrnds 1) & Necessary Mats
• Scallop envelope Die
• Top Note Die
• Birds and Bloom
• Little leaves
• Flower Daisies #2
• Beautiful butterflies
• Pillow Box

The possibilites are endless with this bundle. So weather you just want to try it out, show it at a workshop, or need a second for your workshop or class this can meet all your needs.

This rental is for demos only, you can contact me by email with any questions you may have, or for available dates and guidelines.

Michele

ruizcaldwell (atsign) yahoo.com

Sign up today!

For all who have ever thought of becomming a Stampin' Up! demo.............Now is the perfect time!!


The demo kit is at a low low price of $169! You will get a FREE Stamp set from SU! and you will get to choose a Free Stamp set from me! ($22.95 value)

There are tons of great benefits when you sign up,

• Full Stampin' Up! web site access for all demo's
• Monthly issues Stampin' Discuss
• Pre- Order discount buys
• Bulk Buys
• Great Rewards
• Stampin' Start Program
• Regional seminars
• Convention!!
• Free Stamps
• Art contests

The rewards are endless, But dont wait this price and these Free stamps wont last! Offer is only good till March 30, Then all deals are gone!

Sign up directly on my website www.creativeyou.stampinup.net the recruit password is scrapbook

I look forward to meeting you and having you a part of my team!

Flight of the Butterfly

Sorry for not posting in so long, my darling daughter had "fun" with my camera and now it wont open, So I had to find an alternative......my camcorder, yep, just poped in my SD card an tada, not ot bad of a pic too I might add....... so with out any more delay here it is, my

Flight of the Butterfly card!

Yes, this too will be for my card class this Sat. and I think it is my Fav! I really like all the layers on this one and I think the girls will too! The color combo is Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, and Whisper White, In cardstock and Ink.

**Free Designer Paper!**

Did I get your attention? I hope so....Who doesnt LOVE Free Stampin' Up! stuff?

Thats right! FREE Designer Paper From Stampin' Up! Take a look at these great designs, wonderfull colors and best of all, they all coordinate! This pack also come with a whopping 16 sheets!! 4 sheets of each design and they are all double sided! How awesome is that!

You have your choice between the Designer paper, a ribbon bundle and / or stamp sets, Free with every $50 purchase.

You can order directly through my website, or email. Products will be delivered directly to your door step! click here

Orders of $150 or more will also receive Hostess benefits! (More free stamps and catalog Merchandise) On top of Free SAB items.

At the link you can also see pics of all the other FREE items too, Look for the Sale-a-bration mini.

And it doesnt stop here, theres more!

When you order through my website you will get a FREE Catalog as well! ($9.95 value)

God's Beauty

This Set is God's Beauty, Level 1 hostess set. I used Ultra smooth glossy paper, and sponged 3 different colors on it to get the mulit-color effect, because of the slick surface on this type of cardstock it allows the ink to blend, I then stamped the butterfly on it using Stazon, TIP: the regular classic inks will not work on the glossy paper. becarefull its easy to smear, stamp straight down and come straight up, dont lean.

The variation in color on the paper make the buterfly look amazing! The bling in the lower right corner is the New clear rhinestone brads! Love em' !

Bellas Blossoms

I just love this set, the large flower is just beautiful!, and so much can be done with it, here is an example. The center is raised, all I did was stamp it once in Pretty in Pink ink and the stem in Old Olive, then on a seperate piece of CS, I inked in Pumpkin Pie, stamped once on scratch paper then again quickly on the other CS, cut it out and poped it up. The back ground has the swirly Texturz dry embossed on it. I'll have more tomorrow.......and BTW this is card #2 for the class!

Feb. 21st Card Class #1

Here is a sneek peek of a class I am doing on Feb. 21, We will be making 10 cards, 5 designs, 2 of each, for more details and how to attend visit my website, and click events. http://www.creativeyou.stampinup.net/.

I added the second pic so you could see that the flower is cut out and poped up with dimensionals, along with the leaf. This technique is great and gives your project dimension with ease!
Materials:
Cardstock is Pixie Pink, Basic Black, and Whisper White
Artichoke, and Rose Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Bloomin' Beautiful
Stamp set.
This is just a card front, but for the class I will add a Thank You stamp to the inside, Making this an excellent card to give to that special someone.

Eastern Blooms Stamp Set

Here is a card I created with the Eastern Blooms Stamp Set,

Cardstock is Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Confetti White, And Old Olive.

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive Marker

So Saffron Ribbon, Flower Fusion Flower, and Half Pearl from the Pretties Kit, and the Scallop Border Punch.

To get this look I first inked entire image in Pretty in Pink, then I wiped off the ink on the branch using a baby wipe, Stamped it once on scratch paper, then colored the branch with the Old Olive Marker, Huff on ink to re-wet then stamped on Confetti White CS.

Add the layers, ribbon, flower, and half pearl and Viola'

Enjoy!!

Just a Note

Thanks for stopping by! Please come back soon as this blog is a work in progress, I will be adding more Ideas, Pictures, Big Shot stuff and Video tutorials soon!

Let me know what you would like to see by leaving a comment!

Demo starter kit just $169

Now is a great time to join Stampin' Up!. The starter kit is at a low price of $169, thats 15 % off!! And dont forget to choose your aditional stamp set of your choice ( up to $47.95) Free from Stampin' Up!
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Big Shot Texturz Plates

I just Love, love, love, the new Texturz plates for the Big shot! They are an absolute must have for any Big Shot collection! Here is a Thank you card using Enjoy every moment stamp set, and the Texturz plates, notice how it gives the finishing touch to this card, subtle, yet beautiful and easy! See the closeup on how wonderfull the dry embossing looks. The Big shot creates even images these with ease!

Valentine Top Notes

Here is a great Valentine Idea for you, this idea was cased from Lori Stilger, she has a video tutorial on youtube, but its pretty easy to recreate. I changed a few colors on mine and did diferent ribbon. This is a great example of how you can recreate an idea to work with what you have,