SUper Friends Saturday: Projects from our May Gathering

Happy Saturday!   At this month's SUper Friends Gathering, we met at Judy-Ann's house, and she shared some amazing tips, samples and projects with us.

Here are some of the cards Judy-Ann shared with us that she has created recently.  First are a couple of gorgeous diagonal split cards:   

Judy also has been experimenting with the floating frame technique:

 And, has been creating cards with some sneak peek products that demonstrators have been able to purchase from the upcoming 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Catalog:

Judy-Ann shared the secret with us for how she created the beautiful blending on the "dream big" cow card in the bottom right of the photo -- some "life-changing" brushes, and we had fun trying those out with the new 2019-2021 In Colors!  (I'm still finishing off a project with that and hope to show you soon).

Judy also shared with us a tip of using an old credit card or gift card to move some of the ink to the side of an overly-inky ink pad to get a better image with the new Distinktive stamps.   The image on the left is stamped with the less inky pad, and on the right is from the same ink pad before the ink was moved:

Judy also taught us to make a Mini Miura Fold Card, using instructions she had adapted from Rachel Tessman's instructions here.  Judy designed a card for us to create using the fabulous new stamps, dies, designer paper and ribbon from the Magnolia Suite.  Here is how my card turned out: 

And, here's the card open:

Isn't that a cool fold!?!!  I really love the new products from the Magnolia Suite, too!  How about you?

Jana also brought supplies and helped us create this beautiful card, based on a sample in a recent Stampin' Up! newsletter for demonstrators, and which uses some more sneak peek products (from the Bird Ballad Suite and the A Little Lace Bundle):  

As you can tell, a very fun gathering!  Hope you find the projects and ideas as inspiring as I did!  And, a big thanks to Judy-Ann and Jana for sharing them with us!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!

- Michelle

Merry Monday: Treat Boxes by Margery and Judy-Ann

Merry Monday!  Today I have two fabulous treat boxes to share with you that I received this past holiday season from my amazingly talented friends Margery and Judy-Ann.  

Margery created this adorable mini take out box, with a santa belt and snowman closure:

The snowman is created with the retiring Seasonal Chums stamp set and Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies.  The two sides are attached to a mini clothespin, creating the perfect way to hold the takeout box closed!

Judy-Ann created this adorable mini coffee mug treat holder:

The Candy Cane Builder Punch Judy-Ann used to create the wonderful decoration on the front of the mug is currently available, while supplies last, on the Clearance Rack!  So, if that's something on your wish list, now is a great time to head over there and pick it up before it is too late.  Judy-Ann also used the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies to create the circles on the lid and behind the candy cane.

Hope you like these ideas!  Thanks to Margery and Judy-Ann!  And, thank you for visiting my blog!

- Michelle

Fabulous Friends Friday: Pig and Bunny Boxes from Joyce

Happy Friday!  Today I have two super adorable treat boxes created by my fabulously talented friend Joyce to share with you:

Joyce used the Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies and punches to create her wonderful pig and bunny boxes.  Really love these!  Thanks, Joyce!  

And, thank you so much for visiting my blog!

- Michelle

Incredible Like You Kit

Hi!  Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing cards I created using the Incredible Like You Kit from the 2019 Occasions Catalog, which is only available a short while longer!  One of the things I love about this kit is that it comes with a beautiful card storage case:

Here are close ups of the card designs:

 If you'd like to order a kit of your own, you can click here to see these in my online store -- don't delay, though, as they are only available while supplies last or until June 3rd!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

- Michelle

Merry Monday: Paper Pumpkin Cards and Star Box

Merry Monday!   Popping in with a bit of a blast from the past -- these were Christmas cards I made with the October 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit -- Pining for Plaid -- and am finally sharing!  I was able to make so many cards with this kit, both following the directions and creating my own alternatives -- you'll notice I particularly enjoyed combining the kit with the trees and deer from the Card Front Builder Thinlits, which though retired, are currently available in the Clearance Rack, while supplies last!  

The card above uses the Seasonal Chums stamp set and coordinating Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies -- these are Last-Chance Items, only available until June 3rd or while supplies last -- so, if they're on your wish list, please be sure to get them before they are gone!

Finally, I have this fun start shaped treat box (I found the idea on Pinterest, and used these directions from ArtandChoco):

The tag is made with stamps and embellishments from the Quilted Christmas suite.

Hope you like these ideas!  Thanks so much for visiting my blog.

- Michelle

Fabulous Friends Friday: Marlene's Magical Mermaid Birthday Projects

Happy Friday!  Today I have some amazing projects to share with you that I received a little while back from my fabulously talented friend Marlene.  These feature the Magical Mermaid Stamp Set and Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper, which are both on the Last Chance List (so only available until June 3rd or while supplies last):

(The larger coral or kelp on the sides of the card was created with the string pull art technique).  

This sweet container was made using the Petite Treats Framelits Dies, another item from the Last Chance List!  

 If you'd like to get any of the supplies used to make these projects before they are gone, please be sure to follow the links provided to my online store.

Thanks so much to Marlene for these wonderful projects, and thanks to you for visiting my blog! 

- Michelle

Everything is Rosy

Hi!  Happy May!  Stampin' Up! has a new product promotion starting today for a limited time only:  the Everything is Rosy Product Medley!  Here is more information about that, including a product video and samples from Stampin' Up!:

Aren't these products beautiful?!  If you'd like to order this product medley, hurry to my online store now!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

- Michelle