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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Download the monthly flyers
- April- Best of Butterflies
- March – Best of Flowers
- February – Best of Love
- January – Best of Birthdays
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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)
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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.
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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
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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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