Razzleberry Lemonade Swap

Razzleberry Lemonade...doesn't that Designer Series Paper name sound refreshing?

This gorgeous card was made by Molly C. for our Sneak Peek swap hosted by my friend Teresa. The medallion is from the Circle Circus stamp set and goes with the pattern on the Designer Series Paper so well!

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Michelle

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STAMPS: Circle Circus
CARDSTOCK: Rich Razzleberry & Crushed Curry Textured Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, & Whisper White Card Stock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
INK: Rich Razzleberry & Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Circle, 1-3/4", and 1/2" Circle Punches, 1/2" Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Circle Circus Swap

I LOVE this card I got in Teresa's Sneak Peek swap, made by Liana B. with the Circle Circus stamp set!

I just may have to get this set! If you'd like to get it, too, click the Shop Now button on my Stampin' Up! website at 2stampis2b.stampinup.net!

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Michelle

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STAMPS:Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
INK: Versamark, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-3/4" Circle, Modern Label Punches, Movers & Shapers Circles Die, Big Shot Machine, Vintage Brads

Animal Stories Swap

Once again I participated in my friend Teresa's swap, where we all picked out a Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek set, made enough of that card for everyone in the swap, then sent it off to Teresa to send one of each design back to all of us!

Definition of sneak peek: As demonstrators, we are allowed to order new goodies before anyone else. You can too, if you Join My Team!

This one was made with the new Animal Stories stamp set by Diana E. and is gorgeous! She also slipped in the new Tall Tales Designer Series Paper. I think it's a very sophisticated look!

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Michelle

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STAMPS: Animal Stories
CARDSTOCK: So Saffron, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White, Tall Tales DSP
INK: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive
ACCESSORIES: 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Brads, Word Window Punch

From the Wallpapered Crypt

This beautifully striped Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper struck me as the perfect Halloween wallpaper! I embossed the From the Crypt stamp image in Black Stampin' Emboss Powder.

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Michelle

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STAMPS: From the Crypt
CARDSTOCK: Cast-a-Spell DSP, Basic Black & Perfect Plum Card Stock
INK: Basic Black Craft Ink
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
ACCESSORIES: Black Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Ticket Corner Punch, Paper Snips, Heat & Stick Powder, Fine Cosmo Stampin' Glitter, 1-1/4" Basic Black Grograin Ribbon

Scrat Would Jump Off a Cliff for this Acorn!

Wow, I made a lot of cards out of the hostess set The More the Merrier! This last one also features the new background stamp, Woodgrain. I can see a lot of potential for that one, especially with fall and Christmas coming!

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Michelle

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STAMPS: The More the Merrier, Woodgrain
CARDSTOCK: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Creamy Caramel Card Stock, Watercolor Paper
INK: Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede Classic Ink
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Circle, 1-1/2" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Aqua Painters, 1/2" Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

Ask Michelle Answers Returns II

Back in this post, several of you asked me questions, and I'm here to give you some more answers, and today I'll be answering Jamie A.'s questions, and she had two!

Q: Hi Michelle! Thanks for all the inspiration you provide. I am a hobby demo overseas and I don't for the life of me know how to really start doing SU as a business. What are your suggestions?

A: The first thing I recommend is spending some time getting to know the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Site. Log in and read! Place a couple of practice orders. Read the Demonstrator Manual. Read through all of the New Demonstrator Corner material and resources. Then, schedule your first workshop! Invite family and close friends that will be supportive and understanding of your butterflies. More workshops and customers will not be far behind! My own team members have access to our private Team Blog, where I give business tips, technique tips & tricks, encouragement and achievement recognition, and support from each other. Anyone in the US can join my growing team...I'd love to have you! Good luck Jamie!

Q: Here's another one...how did you get started on your blog? I've always been interested in blogging, but don't know where to begin.

A: Right before I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I discovered that people were blogging about stamping. I had recently rediscovered stamping myself and found these blogs to be a wealth of inspiration. I've been a self-taught computer geek since about 1995 on the web when I created my first website, but that experience wasn't all needed to create a blog. I found out that blogger was free, so I went with that, and really it's pretty easy to get started...just follow the instructions! I still use blogger but have customized my site quite a bit. I hope that my blog has provided all of my readers with inspiration and information and will continue to do so! I have since added twitter, facebook, and YouTube to my online presence...please follow me, become a fan, and subscribe to my channel to get the full benefit!

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Michelle

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My Creative Friend Charlie

Last weekend was my 17th wedding anniversary, and my friend Charlie gave us this really cool stitched card (thanks for the bubbly!) that she made...

AND, this awesome gift basket, stamped and made from paper (a Lauren Meader template), and full of goodies!

Charlie, you're so thoughtful! Make sure you check out her website at www.charliescraftroom.com for her creations! I just bought the Halloween gourd necklace from her, it's my favorite!

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Michelle

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Loads of Camping Fun

The Black Hills is THE place for camping. People from all over the world to camp here. We camp too, even though we live in the Black Hills National Forest in the woods! Would you be surprised if I told you I've stamped when camping?

This 6" x 6" scrapbook page was another one our Hostess Club projects Tuesday night. I just love the new stamp set Loads of Fun that matches Loads of Love! The vintage camper stamp is my fave!

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Michelle

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STAMPS: Loads of Love, Loads of Fun
CARDSTOCK: Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Whisper White
INK: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay Classic Inks
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
ACCESSORIES: 1" Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Snips

In Remembrance

Rest in Peace Kitty.

Sporty

1991-2009

Tropical Drink

I don't drink much, but last week we tried out a new restaurant in town and I had a blue margarita...it as pretty good! It was the inspiration for this Hostess Club card that the gals made on Tuesday night.

Melon Mambo isn't one of the colors listed as matching the Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper (did you know that each DSP has a list of matching colors right with it in the Idea Book & Catalog?), but I still think it looks yummy!

Mmmmm...

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Michelle

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STAMPS: Cheers to You, Flower Fancy
CARDSTOCK: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Flamingo DSP
INK: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Sun
ADHESIVES: SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
ACCESSORIES: Scallop Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Top Note Bigz Die, Big Shot Machine, 1/2" Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Aqua Painter, VersaMarker, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool